Eternal Hope review | A flawed puzzle-platformer with heart
by Alan Wen | Apr 27, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Can love conquer all?
Reviews
Laddie: The Man Behind The Movies review: a glimpse at the man who greenlit Star Wars
by Film Stories | Apr 23, 2021 | Reviews
The story of Hollywood executive Alan Ladd Jr, who infamously greenlit Star Wars, is now a documentary feature....
NUTS review | Shooting squirrels, the humane way
by Malindy Hetfeld | Apr 20, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Think of it as an arthouse Pokémon Snap
Children's book spot: How To Be Brave, by Daisy May Johnson
by Alexandra Goldstein | Apr 20, 2021 | Feature, Reviews
In our weekly spot where we recommend books for younger readers, an upcoming treat with plenty between its covers....
Blue Fire review: a familiar warmth
by Andrew Fisher | Apr 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
This action-platformer is a terrific pastiche of other, more groundbreaking games
Unapologetic review: bringing female voices to the forefront
by Billie Melissa | Apr 12, 2021 | Reviews
"Our entire existence is resistance" is one of the many beautiful moments and words captured by first-time filmmaker Ashley O'Shay in her documentary...
Cyber Shadow review: die hard
by Andrew Fisher | Apr 07, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A HD homage to the original Ninja Gaiden – with a difficulty level to match
The 8th review: the battle to repeal Ireland's 8th amendment
by Billie Melissa | Apr 07, 2021 | Reviews
From the Human Rights Watch Film Festival comes a superb documentary about a slice of modern Irish history - here's our review....
Belly Of The Beast review: a haunting documentary
by Billie Melissa | Apr 01, 2021 | Reviews
From the Human Rights Watch Festival, we look at Belly Of The Beast, a documentary focussed on the CDCs role in forced sterilization in US prisons....
Woodsalt review - ambling without momentum
by Jon Bailes | Mar 29, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
How much wood would a Woodsalt salt if a Woodsalt could salt wood?
My Summer As A Goth review
by Vanessa Thompsett | Mar 29, 2021 | Reviews
With a dab of Juno and Scott Pilgrim to it, we check out My Summer As A Goth, an intriguing coming of age story....
Oniria Crimes review: playing pixel detective
by Paul Walker-Emig | Mar 25, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
The detective game of your dreams is weighed down by a few niggling frustrations
Olija review - out of this world
by Ian Dransfield | Mar 22, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Choppy waters in another world
The Collage Atlas review - artistic beauty, average game
by Harry Slater | Mar 19, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A beautiful collage forms an inconsistent picture
Hitman 3 review - Karma Chameleon
by Nic Reuben | Mar 15, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Never has Agent 47’s bar-coded dome shined so angelically
South of the Circle review - almost nothing to dislike here
by Harry Slater | Mar 10, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A snowed-in afternoon that you’re unlikely to ever forget
Little Nightmares II review - theatrically unsettling
by Alexander Chatziioannou | Mar 08, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
Exquisite squalor
GG Aleste 3 review - galvanising
by Ryan Lambie | Mar 01, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
It’s a mega blast
Haven review - lovers of loving love
by Alan Wen | Feb 26, 2021 | Gaming, Reviews
A chilled co-op RPG with a French touch
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....
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....
