Alien: Resurrection: A cautionary tale of trying to copy brilliance

May 14, 2017 | David Farnor

This flawed attempt to copy brilliance only leads to a disappointingly ugly mess.Read More

VOD film review: Experimenter

February 11, 2017 | Matthew Turner

Peter Sarsgaard is perfectly cast in this rewardingly off-kilter drama about the work of Stanley Milgram.Read More

Netflix UK TV review: Stranger Things Season 1 (spoilers)

July 31, 2016 | Helen Archer

Warning: This contains spoilers. If you haven’t seen all of Stranger Things, read our spoiler-free review here.

These days, it’s all too tempting to retreat into a mist of nostalgia, to a simpler time when communities could come together to … Read More

Why you should be watching Stranger Things on Netflix UK

July 12, 2016 | Helen Archer

Season 4, Part 1 premieres on 27th May 2022. This review is based on Season 1.

From its very opening, Stranger Things is less strange than it is familiar. Written and directed by brothers Matt and Ross Duffer, and set … Read More

VOD film review: Beetlejuice

June 4, 2015 | Neil Brazier

Dark, funny, crazy and curious, Tim Burton’s horror comedy feels as fresh and exciting as the day it was released.Read More

VOD film review: Frankenweenie

August 13, 2013 | David Farnor

This dark yet sweet story of one boy’s attachment to his best friend is a lovely lightning bolt of brilliance.Read More