Posts By David Farnor
Why you should tune into The Newsroom
July 7, 2020 | David Farnor
Aaron Sorkin’s portrait of TV news is an overly earnest, well acted and compelling piece of escapism.Read More
Disney+ TV review: Into the Unknown
July 4, 2020 | David Farnor
This surprisingly in-depth behind-the-scenes doc is an insightful and inspiring look at making Disney magic.Read More
Hanna Season 2 review: Amazon’s thriller finds its groove
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Amazon’s thriller comes of age with this gripping second season that outgrows the 2011 film.Read More
Edinburgh Film Festival film review: Rebuilding Paradise
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
Ron Howard recalls the 2018 wildfires in this moving tribute to human resilience and chilling reminder of climate change’s human cost.Read More
VOD film review: The Booksellers
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
This warm-hearted tribute to books and bookstores is a compelling read.Read More
Hamilton: A beginner’s guide to the hit musical
July 3, 2020 | David Farnor
This weekend marks the worldwide premiere of the filmed version of Hamilton on Disney+. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical has been a smash hit across the Atlantic and in London’s West End, introducing audiences to the story of the USA’s forgotten … Read More
Digital Theatre review: Lungs (Old Vic In Camera)
July 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Matt Smith and Claire Foy are remarkable in this innovative, moving, raw piece of theatre.Read More
UK TV review: Hillary
July 2, 2020 | David Farnor
This polite portrait of the former First Lady is by turns frustrating and inspiring.Read More
VOD film review: Irresistible
July 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Jon Stewart’s likeable, low-key political satire is a missed opportunity.Read More
National Theatre At Home review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 1, 2020 | David Farnor
The Bridge Theatre’s immersive take on Shakespeare’s familiar comedy is fresh, funny and fantastical.Read More
