Examining a collection of Shudder Originals while pondering how the streaming revolution feels more like a return to the norm than a giant leap forward.
Tag: Netflix
The Tyranny Of Choice
In a world of infinite, often overwhelming choice, there’s a case to be made for the pleasures of the scheduled broadcast.
Supermarket Swept: The Demise Of The Impulse-Buy DVD
Does the decline of physical media sold in supermarkets also signal the end of the British ‘geezer’ movie?
The Ministry For Oppression
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport joins with the BBFC and mainstream TV broadcasters in a mission to stop you from watching whatever you want.
Broadcast Interference – The Slow Suicide Of Traditional Television
As more and more alternatives appear, TV broadcasters seem oddly hell-bent on making the viewing experiencing as unpleasant as possible.
The BBFC’s Lust For Power Has No Limits
The latest self-serving study by the BBFC is another exercise in manipulation and nudge-policy towards having everything we see under their control.
What Did Jack Do? David Lynch Interrogates A Monkey In This Dark Noir Short
David Lynch’s newly released short is a haunting and minimalist crime drama with a murderous monkey at its heart.
Netflix Help Keep The BBFC Relevant – And This Is Nothing To Applaud
Dodgy research and a lust for glory hands more power to Britain’s film censors.
Ted Bundy Rises From The Grave In Pulp Novel ‘The Stranger Returns’
An outrageous slice of pulp fiction presenting the notorious serial killer as a supernatural force from beyond.
