Posts By David Farnor
FrightFest 2020: 10 films to stream
August 23, 2020 | David FarnorThis week sees FrightFest go online for the first time, as one of the UK’s biggest horror film festivals takes to the web for a digital edition. From 27th to 31st August, the festival will stream 25 films – including … Read More
Digital theatre review: Hamlet (2016)
August 20, 2020 | David FarnorPaapa Essiedu is brilliant in the RSC’s vivid, intense production of Hamlet from 2016.Read More
VOD film review: Waking Sleeping Beauty
August 19, 2020 | David FarnorThis behind-the-scenes doc about Disney’s renaissance is surprisingly candid.Read More
Disney+ film review: Howard
August 19, 2020 | David FarnorThis loving portrait of Disney’s lyrical genius is a warm-hearted, eye-opening watch.Read More
First look UK TV review: Lovecraft Country
August 17, 2020 | David FarnorMisha Green’s blend of pulp thrills and human horror is a playful exploration of American prejudice with real promise.Read More
The best action blockbuster movies on NOW TV
August 17, 2020 | David FarnorNothing says summer like a massive blockbuster with huge explosions. But with cinemas still navigating how to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, you may need to get your tentpole or sequel fix at home. We’re here to help with a … Read More
VOD film review: The Last Tree
August 17, 2020 | David FarnorShola Amoo’s moving study of identity and belonging in modern Britain is a personal, poetic gem.Read More
Catch up TV review: The Talk, Crime & Punishment, Inside Missguided, Red Dwarf: The First Three Million Years
August 16, 2020 | 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 weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Sweet Country
August 16, 2020 | David FarnorThis brutal revisionist Western is a powerful, violent and pertinent tragedy.Read More
Why you should be watching Ted Lasso
August 16, 2020 | David FarnorJason Sudeikis is hugely charming as a clueless football manager in this delightful, optimistic TV gem.Read More
















