Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Fast X
January 26, 2024 | David FarnorJason Momoa’s larger-than-life villain brings fresh peril to this bloated but entertaining franchise.Read More
Oppenheimer, Poor Things, Killers of the Flower Moon lead 2024 Oscars nominations
January 23, 2024 | David FarnorThe nominees for the 2024 Oscars have been announced, and Oppenheimer, Poor Things and Killers of the Flower Moon are leading the way – closely followed by Barbie.
Barbenheimer, the box office sensation of last summer, has remained a phenomenon … Read More
What’s leaving Netflix UK in January / February 2024?
January 22, 2024 | David FarnorBefore you start bingeing through Netflix’s new originals, don’t miss out on catching up with some other gems before their rights expire and they head to another service, or just disappear into the digital ether.
This is your last chance … Read More
Why Netflix’s Beef should be your next box set
January 16, 2024 | David FarnorSteven Yeun and Ali Wong are brilliantly toxic in this riveting, alarming revenge thriller.Read More
Why Marvel’s Echo should be your next box set
January 14, 2024 | David FarnorThis dark, character-driven drama is a distinct, gripping and charismatic entry in the MCU.Read More
Kaitlyn Dever joins The Last of Us as Abby
January 14, 2024 | David FarnorKaitlyn Dever is leading a trio of new casting additions for The Last of Us Season 2.
From co-creators Craig Mazin (Chernobyl) and Neil Druckmann (The Last of Us franchise), the video game adaptation takes place 20 years after modern … Read More
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes review: An entertaining prequel
January 13, 2024 | David FarnorThis entertaining prequel to The Hunger Games doesn’t quite catch fire.Read More
Gladiators review: BBC One’s reboot smashes it
January 13, 2024 | David FarnorThis entertaining refresh of the old-fashioned competition series is a winner.Read More
What’s coming soon to MUBI UK in January 2024?
January 6, 2024 | David FarnorMUBI begins the new year with a new season of beginnings, shining a light on a notable directors’ feature debuts. There’s also a showcase of Aki Kaurismäki’s cinema, suffused with empathy for the common man, and an insight into the … Read More
Why you should catch up with The Last of Us
January 2, 2024 | David FarnorHBO’s surprisingly heartfelt survival thriller is a dark, harrowing and moving ride.Read More