Children's book of the week: Jane Austen Investigates by Julia Golding
by Alexandra Goldstein | Feb 23, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a really fun detective story for nine year olds and older - more details here....
Reviews
El Hijo review - childlike
by Joe Parlock | Feb 19, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A delightful western with disappointingly wonky stealth
Ghostrunner review - superb platformer; mediocre elsewhere
by Joe Parlock | Feb 17, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
High-tech, low society, stratospheric frustration
Echo Boomers review: Robin Hood in reverse?
by Freda Cooper | Feb 16, 2021 | Reviews
Patrick Schwarzenegger, Alex Pettyfer and Michael Shannon lead the cast of Echo Boomers - and here's our review of the movie....
Children's book of the week: They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman
by Charlotte Harrison | Feb 16, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a crime story aimed at over 14s - here's why it's worth a read....
Rams review: sheep farming because movie gold
by Sarah Cook | Feb 16, 2021 | Reviews
Sam Neil;, Michael Caton and Miranda Richardson lead the cast of Rams - and here's our review of the prize-winning sheep movie....
A Monster’s Expedition (Through Puzzling Exhibitions) - reviewing the exhibits
by Harry Slater | Feb 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A museum piece that’s full of wit, whimsy, and wonder
Terror Squid review - hard as hell, and it doesn't care
by Alan Wen | Feb 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A survival shooter where you are your own worst enemy
News Of The World review – Hanks and Greengrass’ western drama lands on Netflix
by Mark Harrison | Feb 11, 2021 | News, Reviews
Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel headline Paul Greengrass' rolling-news western, News Of The World, now on Netflix UK - here's our review....
The Last Campfire review: life-affirming
by Harry Slater | Feb 09, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A heartwarming yarn from the developers of No Man’s Sky
Children's book of the week: Delicates by Brenna Thummler
by Alexandra Goldstein | Feb 09, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is an extremely accessible graphic novel addressing difficult themes....
Super Meat Boy Forever review - meaty
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Feb 05, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Procedurally degenerated
Persian Lessons review: a haunting piece of cinema
by Freda Cooper | Feb 04, 2021 | Reviews
From director Vadim Perelman comes Persian Lessons, a film that tackles the Holocaust - here's our review....
Greenland review: Gerard Butler and his beard vs global destruction
by Simon Brew | Feb 04, 2021 | News, Reviews
There's Gerard Butler, some comets heading for earth and a countdown to destruction - here's our review of Greenland....
Archive review: an intriguing sci-fi movie
by Freda Cooper | Feb 02, 2021 | Reviews
Gavin Rothery's feature directorial debut is a science fiction story well worth seeking out - here's our review....
Twist review: Oliver Twist brought up to date on Sky Cinema
by Freda Cooper | Feb 02, 2021 | Reviews
Michael Caine headlines a new take on the Oliver Twist story - but this one falls a little short....
Viticulture review - let's get (the) physical (version of the game)
by Harry Slater | Jan 28, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A dry and flavourless tipple that’s lacking in body
Fuser review - EDM Hero
by Ed Nightingale | Jan 27, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Harmonix returns with more merry melodies to mix
Partisans 1941 review - scrappy and fun
by Kyle Hoekstra | Jan 25, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Lacking bipartisan support
Stardust review: David Bowie biopic fails to spark
by Freda Cooper | Jan 25, 2021 | Reviews
Johnny Flynn plays David Bowie in Stardust, a film that struggles to get to grips with its subject matter....
Empire of Sin review - Bugsy
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Jan 20, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Romero Games' gangster-'em-up seems to be clashing with itself on a fundamental level
The Survivalists review - to the woods!
by Daniel Lipscombe | Jan 18, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
It’s like Swiss Family Robinson, but with an entire army of monkeys
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin review - rice rice baby
by Alan Wen | Jan 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Action combat proves almost as exciting as in-depth rice farming (no, really)
Carto review: mapping all over the world
by Jon Bailes | Jan 12, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A marvellously mellow map-manipulating puzzle-adventure
Amnesia Rebirth review - facing your fears, again
by Daniel Lipscombe | Jan 08, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Anybody got a light?
Foregone review - pleasing rhythm, plain design
by Jon Bailes | Jan 06, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Refusing to go Rogue
Children's book of the week: Aster's Good Right Things by Kate Gordon
by Alexandra Goldstein | Jan 05, 2021 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a strong read for those who sometimes feel a little bit alone....
Soul review: Pixar's new movie comes with very big ideas
by Simon Brew | Dec 23, 2020 | News, Reviews
The new film from Pixar sees it once again juggling some massive ideas and themes, and distilling them into an excellent family movie - here's our...
Little Orpheus review: going underground
by Harry Slater | Dec 22, 2020 | Gaming, Reviews
A nuclear-powered platformer from the developers of Dear Esther
Audrey review: a terrific telling of Audrey Hepburn's story
by Eddie Charles | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
A film charting the story of Audrey Hepburn, the documentary Audrey is well worth seeking out - here's our review....
Silent Night review: a seasonal film, rather than a Christmas one
by Vanessa Thompsett | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
From director Will Thorne comes a seasonal movie that's not the cheeriest of festive fare, but has plenty going for it....
Children's book of the week: All I Want For Christmas by Beth Garrod
by Charlotte Harrison | Dec 22, 2020 | Reviews
Our latest recommendation for young readers is a festive treat from Beth Garrod: All I Want For Christmas....
