Posts By David Farnor
First look Disney+ UK TV review: Solar Opposites
February 23, 2021 | David Farnor
This enjoyably warped sci-fi sitcom is silly, smart and deceptively sweet.Read More
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
