Posts By David Farnor
Star on Disney+ to premiere 35 originals this year
February 23, 2021 | David Farnor
Today sees the launch of Star on Disney+, a new adults-only section of the streaming service that gives a home to films and TV shows from ABC Signature, 20th Century Studios, 20th Television, FX Productions and more.
Star went live … Read More
YouTube film review: This Is Paris
February 22, 2021 | David Farnor
This month saw Britney Spears put in a new spotlight, as Framing Britney Spears highlighted the pressing, controversial questions surrounding the conservatorship placed on her finances by her father. It also reframed her career through a post-#MeToo lens, making it … Read More
UK TV review: Framing Britney Spears
February 22, 2021 | David Farnor
“Name something Britney Spears has lost in the past year.” That was a genuine question on US TV gameshow Family Feud, with possible answers including “her hair” and “her mind”. That this kind of scrutiny, mockery and treatment of a … Read More
First look Disney+ UK TV review: Big Sky
February 22, 2021 | David Farnor
Episode 1 and 2 of Big Sky are available on Star on Disney+ from 23rd February, with new episodes then arriving weekly on Fridays.
From Big Little Lies to Goliath, David E Kelley sits alongside Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy … Read More
Glasgow Film Festival 2021: 21 films to watch at the online fest
February 22, 2021 | David Farnor
This week sees the launch of the 2021 Glasgow Film Festival. Now in its 17th year, the festival will go online for two weeks, showcasing 10 world premieres, 3 European premieres and 49 UK premieres via its new digital platform, … Read More
VOD film review: Slalom
February 21, 2021 | David Farnor
Charlène Favier’s claustrophobic directorial debut is a chilling, harrowing study of abuse.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Behind Her Eyes
February 21, 2021 | David Farnor
This well-acted melodrama is a disappointingly laughable affair.Read More
VOD film review: To Olivia
February 20, 2021 | David Farnor
A strong cast can’t bring a heart to this hollow Roald Dahl biopic.Read More
VOD film review: Zappa
February 20, 2021 | David Farnor
Alex Winter’s lovingly assembled portrait of an unconventional artist is a fascinating watch.Read More
Top kids’ TV shows on Amazon Prime Video UK
February 20, 2021 | David Farnor
It’s the weekend. You’re looking for something to watch with your kid and you turn on the TV, but it’s not the same. For one, Rupert Bear wears trainers and has tanned fur. Where are all the TV shows you … Read More
