Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: The Lobster
February 8, 2016 | David FarnorThis hilariously spiky satire of society’s attitude towards relationships is a darkly comic gem.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (7th February 2016)
February 7, 2016 | David FarnorWe review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Camila’s Kids Company: The Inside Story
Charting the implosion of one of … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, The Secret Life of the Zoo, Obsessed with My Body
February 7, 2016 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Chelsea Does
February 6, 2016 | David FarnorHow you feel about Chelsea Handler may determine how you feel about her documentary series, Chelsea Does. Netflix’s original show sees the comedian investigate a range of issues, from marriage and racism to technology and drugs. The title, though, makes … Read More
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 5
February 5, 2016 | David FarnorRead our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.
Episode 5 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 5th September. This is a spoiler-free review.
“Men of iron? Men of smoke is what we … Read More
VOD film review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
February 4, 2016 | David FarnorThe Maze Runner loses its momentum in this underwhelming sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Sicario
February 3, 2016 | David FarnorDenis Villeneuve’s thriller is so intense it has blisters on its blisters.
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VOD film review: Macbeth (2015)
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorJustin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rango
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorA fantastic addition to the existential Western canon, but not an animation guaranteed to please the whole family.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 50/50
February 1, 2016 | David FarnorSeth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are superb in this heartfelt and funny drama about dealing with cancer.Read More