After three weeks with the Kaleidescape Strato E movie player, I can’t go back to 4K streaming services to get my movie fix By Max Langridge published 1 September 25 The best picture and sound performance from a home entertainment product
Ballad of a Small Player is the most visually exciting Netflix movie of the year – and it's out now By Jasmine Valentine last updated 29 October 25 Ballad of a Small Player is the new Netflix movie from Conclave director Edward Berger.
Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player review: 4K Blu-ray video and audio quality minus the discs By Stephen Withers published 8 December 24 Kaleidescape's Strato V combines a movie player and server in one for a more simple and affordable home theater content solution.
Not heard of new Netflix movie Train Dreams? Come for the A-list cast, stay for the heartbreaking story By Jasmine Valentine, Jasmine Valentine last updated 17 November 25 I'm still thinking about new Netflix movie Train Dreams, and that's the biggest compliment you can give a film.
New Prime Video movie Hedda isn't just this year's Saltburn – it’s cooler, more calculated and serious fun By Jasmine Valentine last updated 29 October 25 Hedda is more than the original play or a Saltburn wannabe, and Nia DaCosta's craft makes all the difference
Goodbye June review: New Netflix movie is a near flawless directorial debut for Kate Winslet — but you’ll cry your eyes out By Jasmine Valentine published 11 December 25 Did I have Helen Mirren being fictionally killed off on my Christmas bingo card? No – but I'm so glad she agreed to star in new Netflix movie Goodbye June.
Amazon Luna review: perfect for Prime members By Dashiell Wood published 22 May 24 Amazon Luna is a great cloud gaming service that comes included with your Amazon Prime membership.
Stream The Girlfriend on Prime Video at your own risk – I’ve not seen a more messed-up, explicit thriller this year By Jasmine Valentine published 8 September 25 New Prime Video thriller The Girlfriend has enough sex and scandal for a lifetime, but does it always land?
Frankenstein is the Mary Shelley adaptation of my dreams – and it's now my new favorite del Toro movie By Lucy Buglass published 18 October 25 Don't miss Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein while it's in theaters, you'll want to see it on the big screen.
Awful Christmas movies are my guilty pleasure, and new Netflix movie A Merry Little Ex-mas is gift-wrapped rubbish By Jasmine Valentine, Jasmine Valentine published 12 November 25 Sometimes, being terrible isn't a bad thing, as new Netflix Christmas movie A Merry Little Ex-mas proves.
Amadeus review: classical music is Bach and better than ever in Sky's retelling of a tumultuous composer rivalry By Jasmine Valentine last updated 15 December 25 Forget everything you know about the history, the play and the movie – Sky's interpretation of Amadeus will make you see the story with fresh eyes.
28 Years Later review: an unsettling journey through an isolated Britain that’s brilliantly brutal By Amelia Schwanke published 19 June 25 28 Years Later is a mix of apocalyptic and folk horror that channels HBO Max's The Last of Us with a distinctly British bite.
Adobe Stock (2025) review By Steve Paris last updated 18 July 25 Find - or generate - the quality asset you’ve been looking for.
Can’t wait for Virgin River season 7? Watch new Netflix Christmas movie My Secret Santa – you won’t be disappointed By Jasmine Valentine published 3 December 25 I can’t believe I’m impressed by a Netflix Christmas movie, but My Secret Santa is the best of the year.
Sony UBP-X800M2 review: a brilliant 4K Blu-ray player with better value rivals By James Davidson published 28 April 25 Sony's flagship 4K Blu-ray player is undeniably good, but better value options are available.
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED review: one of the best-featured cheap 4K TVs you can buy By James Davidson last updated 12 February 24 The Amazon Omni QLED gives great performance and picture quality at an affordable price. It's not perfect, but it's hard to argue against such a great-value TV.
The Night Manager season 2 is back and better than ever after 10 years — with an incredibly sexy new villain By Jasmine Valentine published 1 January 26 After 10 years of waiting patiently, The Night Manager season 2 is back... and boy does it defy all expectations.
Philips Hue Play Light Bar review: a fun and flexible addition to your home theater setup By Cat Ellis published 18 January 25 Got a Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box? This compact light will add a new dimension to your movies and games, wherever you put it.
Wake Up Dead Man is the best Knives Out mystery yet, and that’s not just because of Benoit Blanc By Jasmine Valentine last updated 8 December 25 I still can't believe I'd already seen Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery before it's released on Netflix. My verdict? It didn't let me down.
Roofman review: Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst have incredible chemistry in Toys R Us true tale gone wild By Jasmine Valentine last updated 10 October 25 Roofman tells the story of a real-life unhinged prison escape, but doesn't consistently deliver tension throughout.
Harlan Coben’s Lazarus review: The Silence of the Lambs meets The Sixth Sense but it's not his best TV show By Jasmine Valentine published 21 October 25 Is Harlan Coben's Lazarus the author's best TV series? No, but it is the most unique.
If Philips Hue is too expensive, the HDMI Sync Box and TV Backlight set from WiZ is a cheap and effective alternative By Abigail Shannon published 5 July 25 Create a more immersive home theater setup with this super affordable sync box and light strip bundle.
Wicked: For Good turns the musical’s sobering second half into the most unmissable movie of 2025 By Jasmine Valentine, Jasmine Valentine published 18 November 25 Cynthia Erivo delivers one of the best movie-musical numbers of all time in Wicked: For Good, and I felt like I was defying gravity while watching.
Blurb photo book review: versatile designs with rich detail and vibrant colors By Josh Russell published 23 April 25 Looking for the perfect gift? Blurb’s photo books are the perfect blend of flexible design, gorgeous high-quality print and reasonable price.
The Seduction is the new HBO Max series you need to stream in November – and it’s as explicit as you’d expect By Jasmine Valentine published 10 November 25 New French-language series The Seduction is HBO Max's latest offering, and I'm still blushing from all the sex and scandal.
I tested FrostWire a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library By Stefan Ionescu published 11 August 25 FrostWire is a free, open-source torrenting solution with impressive download speeds and an extensive content library.
I tried the Ionos HiDrive Pro, read why this cloud backup is a bargain for SMBs By Dave Mitchell published 25 April 25 Best suited to SMBs seeking uncomplicated cloud file sharing and device backup at a fair price.
The Abandons review: New Netflix western is no Yellowstone, but Gillian Anderson shines By Jasmine Valentine published 4 December 25 Going up against the Taylor Sheridanverse is a bold move, even for Netflix. But while the new western The Abandons is solid, it pales in comparison.
Jay Kelly is a new Netflix movie you need to stream this week – it’s George Clooney’s finest hour By Jasmine Valentine last updated 1 December 25 Noah Baumbach thinly disguises an ode to George Clooney's life in Jay Kelly, and it's one of the most moving films I've seen all year.
I watched the new Netflix political thriller Hostage and it’s hands down the best original TV show of 2025 By Jasmine Valentine published 21 August 25 The new Netflix series Hostage follows a fictional British Prime Minister's husband being abducted, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.