Ivan Radford

London

Managing Editor, The Salvation Army's at Kids Alive!

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Film-obsessed editorial type. Managing editor of weekly print mag by day. Editor @VODzillaMag by night. Film music nerd. Tweets/views not my employer's. He/him.

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Articles

UK TV review: Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light

4 days ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis are exceptional in this profound, thoughtful conclusion to Thomas Cromwell's story. | On 11, May 2025 This contains spoilers for Wolf Hall’s first season. Not caught up? Read our review here. Ten years.
UK TV review: The Four Seasons (2025)

4 days ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Tina Fey shine in this hilarious, heartfelt comedy about the messy, flawed relationships between three couples. | On 11, May 2025 “We’re like coworkers in a nuclear facility,” sighs Nick (Steve Carell), talking about his marriage to Anne (Kerry Kenney-Silver).
VOD film review: Flow

1 week ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview This gorgeous, wordless, unique animal adventure is a profound tale of survival after an environmental disaster. | On 04, May 2025 Director: Gints ZilbalodisCast: Gints ZilbalodisCertificate: UThere aren’t many films that don’t have humans as the main character. There are even fewer films that have no humans in them at all.
VOD film review: Black Bag

2 weeks ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Steven Soderbergh's smart, slick spy thriller is a gripping study of secrets, lies and loyalty. | On 26, Apr 2025 Director: Steven SoderberghCast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris, Regé-Jean Page, Pierce BrosnanCertificate: 15“It’s been a while since we had a traitor to dinner,” Katherine wryly observes to her husband, George.
VOD film review: Mickey 17

3 weeks ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Robert Pattinson is doubly brilliant in Bong Joon Ho's amiably barmy sci-fi satire. | On 21, Apr 2025 Director: Bong Joon HoCast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, Toni ColletteCertificate: 15Robert Pattinson is one of the most unpredictable actors working today.
UK TV review: SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night

1 month ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Making of details 8 Star-studded anecdotes 8 The insightful, frank behind-the-scenes tour of SNL is a treat for comedy fans. | On 13, Apr 2025 Half a century on from when Saturday Night Light first aired in the USA, there’s probably little new to say about the iconic comedy series.
VOD film review: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

1 month ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview This surprisingly moving, thoughtful next chapter for Bridget Jones isn’t afraid to treat her as a character. | On 06, Apr 2025 Director: Michael MorrisCast: Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Gemma JonesCertificate: 15It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Bridget Jones first appeared on our screens with her titular diary.
VOD film review: Moana

1 month ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Stunning visuals and added depth make this heartfelt sequel an uplifting second outing for Disney's inspiring ocean-faring princess. | On 06, Apr 2025 Director: Dana Ledoux MillerCast: Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rose Matafeo, David Fane, Awhimai Fraser, Temuera MorrisonCertificate: PGHow far will she go?
UK TV review: The Change

1 month ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Bridget Christie's funny, sharp and heartfelt menopause comedy is refreshingly unique. | On 25, Mar 2025 Season 2 premieres on 25th March 2025. This review is based on Season 1. “The Hulk is the only menopausal role model in TV and film.” That’s the unmistakable sound of Bridget Christie getting her own TV series – and The Change doesn’t disappoint, in terms of laughter or truth.
UK TV review: Adolescence

1 month ago | vodzilla.co | Ivan Radford

Review Overview Gripping, harrowing and moving, this flawlessly executed one-take masterpiece is one of the most timely pieces of TV in recent memory. | On 23, Mar 2025 There’s always a moment, after a really long take in a film or a TV series, when you stop and think: how on earth did they do that?