The Irishman review: A masterclass in restraint

November 27, 2019 | Ivan Radford

A mature, thoughtful reflection on the consequences of past actions, Scorsese’s patient crime drama is a masterclass in restraint.Read More

Watch: First trailer for BBC One’s A Christmas Carol

November 8, 2019 | Staff Reporter

Whisper it, but Christmas is almost here, and a big clue is the new trailer for BBC One’s new adaptation of A Christmas Carol.

The three-part special, written by Steven Knight (Taboo, Peaky Blinders), promises a unique and original take … Read More

VOD film review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool

April 15, 2018 | Ivan Radford

Annette Bening and Jamie Bell shine in this disappointingly limp romantic drama.Read More

VOD film review: A Patch of Fog

July 9, 2016 | Josh Slater-Williams

An efficient low-stakes thriller featuring two excellent lead performances.Read More

DVD review: Blood

June 10, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Director: Nick Murphy Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong Certificate: 15 RRP: £TBC

The Film

Paul Bettany walks into a room. It’s a police station. He’s a policeman, called Joe. But there’s something that’s not quite right … Read More

Netflix / VOD film review: Blood

May 31, 2013 | Ivan Radford

Director: Nick Murphy
Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong
Certificate: 15
Watch online: Netflix UK / iTunes / TalkTalk TV

One of the best things about video on-demand is the way it gives indie films a chance to reach a wider audience. This week, BBC Films releases Blood into a handful of UK cinemas. Nowhere near London? Luckily, you can still watch it on video on-demand – and it’s definitely worth it. Read More

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