Posts By David Farnor
First look UK TV review: The Plot Against America
July 14, 2020 | David Farnor
HBO’s adaptation of Philip Roth novel is a chilling dissection of how fascism can take hold of a civilisation.Read More
First look Apple TV review: Little Voice
July 12, 2020 | David Farnor
Sara Bareilles lends an earnest note to this likeable if uneven musical drama.Read More
Finding the Way Back review: A moving showcase for Ben Affleck
July 11, 2020 | David Farnor
An understated turn by Ben Affleck elevates this conventional underdog drama.Read More
The Old Guard: A lean, mean franchise starter
July 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s lean, mean comic book thriller is a promising franchise starter.Read More
Greyhound: An efficient WWII thriller
July 10, 2020 | David Farnor
Tom Hanks’ naval thriller is efficient surface-level fun, if lacking in depth.Read More
Old Vic digital theatre review: Mood Music
July 9, 2020 | David Farnor
“The music industry isn’t about healing heartbreak and vulnerability. It’s about selling it.”
Joe Penhall is a name you might not know, but is one you certainly should. The playwright the man behind Netflix’s Mindhunter and his sharp pen and … Read More
UK TV review: There She Goes Season 2
July 9, 2020 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Jessica Hynes are as heart-wrenchingly honest as they are heartwarmingly funny in this bittersweet gem.Read More
Stateless review: A thoughtful immigration drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Yvonne Strahovski is excellent in this pertinent, thoughtful immigration drama.Read More
Mrs America review: Playful, provocative period drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Cate Blanchett is brilliant in this playful, provocative, stylish and highly entertaining drama about the battle for women’s rights in the 1970s.Read More
Lynn + Lucy review: An intensely moving drama
July 8, 2020 | David Farnor
Nichola Burley and Roxanne Scrimshaw are fantastic in this intensely moving tale of friendship and suspicion.Read More
