Posts By David Farnor
8:46: Dave Chappelle discusses George Floyd’s death in surprise Netflix special
June 12, 2020 | David FarnorDave Chappelle has spoken out about the death of George Floyd in a surprise new comedy special for Netflix.
Released by Netflix on YouTube late last night, the 30-minute special is named after the length of time that Minneapolis police … Read More
Watch: Trailer for Netflix’s Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga
June 12, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is bringing its own Eurovision Song Contest to the world this summer, with a new comedy starring Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Pierce Brosnan and Dan Stevens.
Called Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga, it follows aspiring musicians … Read More
Fawlty Towers, League of Gentlemen and Chris Lilley join TV removals
June 12, 2020 | David FarnorFawlty Towers, The League of Gentlemen and clips of Chris Lilley have joined Little Britain in the list of TV shows being reappraised and removed from streaming platforms due to concerns about racially inappropriate content.
“The Germans” episode of the … Read More
Watch: Full trailer for Dark Season 3
June 12, 2020 | David Farnor“What time are you from?” “It’s not about what time. It’s about what world.” That’s the sound of Netflix’s Dark returning for a third and final season that promises to close the circle.
The streaming giant’s first German original drama, … Read More
Trailer: Apple TV+ to release Tom Hanks’ Greyhound this July
June 12, 2020 | David FarnorThe only thing more dangerous than the front lines was the fight to get there. That’s the premise for Tom Hanks’ latest film, Greyhound, and it’s coming to Apple TV+ this July.
The World War II film, which is written … Read More
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2020: The online line-up
June 11, 2020 | David FarnorEdinburgh International Film Festival is teaming up with Curzon Home Cinema for an online festival this summer.
About now, the 74th edition of the Scottish capital’s film festival should be kicking off, but with the coronavirus lockdown still keeping cinemas … Read More
Trailer: Netflix to release Wasp Network this June
June 11, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix will release Olivier Assayas’ latest film, Wasp Network, this June, and a new trailer gives us a first look at the star-studded drama.
Starring Penelope Cruz, Edgar Ramírez, Gaël Garcia Bernal, Ana De Armas and Wagner Moura, the film … Read More
Clio Barnard’s The Arbor released for free online
June 11, 2020 | David FarnorClio Barnard’s The Arbor is available to stream online.
In celebration of a decade since the release of the artist and director’s debut , Artangel is streaming the film for free online.
A groundbreaking dramatised documentary about the troubled … Read More
A Midsummer Night’s Dream leads National Theatre at Home’s final line-up
June 11, 2020 | David FarnorA Midsummer Night’s Dream and Amadeus have joined the National Theatre at Home line-up, as the theatre continues its run of weekly digital theatre streams.
With theatres across the UK shutting their doors during the coronavirus pandemic, audiences have been … Read More
Netflix releases Strong Island for free online
June 11, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has released its original documentary Strong Island online for free.
In April 1992, on Long Island NY, William Jr., the Ford family’s eldest child, a black 24 year-old teacher, was killed by Mark Reilly, a white 19 year-old mechanic. … Read More