Posts By David Farnor
Relic review: A thoughtful, terrifying debut
October 30, 2020 | David Farnor
Natalie Erika James’ thoughtful, terrifying debut is a haunted house tale with heart.Read More
The Painter and the Thief review: A fascinating and surprising art heist doc
October 30, 2020 | David Farnor
This fascinating and surprising art heist film is not the documentary you were expecting.Read More
African Apocalypse review: A powerful exploration of colonialism
October 30, 2020 | David Farnor
This thought-provoking documentary is a powerful exploration of the legacy of colonialism.Read More
VOD film review: Underwater
October 29, 2020 | David Farnor
Kristen Stewart leads a strong cast in this derivative but entertaining creature feature.Read More
The Witches review: Darkly entertaining family horror
October 28, 2020 | David Farnor
Anne Hathaway is a delight in this entertaining but uneven adaptation of Roald Dahl’s dark tale.Read More
UK TV review: The Twilight Zone: Season 1 and 2
October 27, 2020 | David Farnor
This glossy, promising reboot of The Twilight Zone is entertaining but still needs to find its feet.Read More
VOD film review: North by Northwest
October 25, 2020 | David Farnor
Nine minutes. That’s how long North by Northwest has almost no music or dialogue, as its infamous crop-dusting sequence unfolds. The set-up is simple: Robert Thornhill, who has been mistaken for George Kaplan, is in the middle of nowhere, waiting … Read More
Disney+ film review: Clouds
October 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Disney’s sincere tribute to Zach Sobiech is a heartfelt, moving musical drama.Read More
Interview: Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart talk Wolfwalkers, Cartoon Saloon and Apple TV
October 24, 2020 | David Farnor
Say the words “Cartoon Saloon” to any film fan and their ears will prick up. After Song of the Sea, The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner, not to mention Puffin Rock, the Irish studio has established itself as vital, … Read More
Apple TV film review: On the Rocks
October 23, 2020 | David Farnor
Bill Murray and Rashida Jones fizz in Sofia Coppola’s delightful, funny and thoughtful comedy.Read More
