Posts By David Farnor
Da 5 Bloods review: A war movie like no other
June 13, 2020 | David Farnor
Spike Lee’s bold epic of racial injustice and reparation is uncompromising, urgent, thrilling and powerful cinema.Read More
What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 review: Bleeding hilarious
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
The vampire sitcom’s second season balances horror myths and human tedium to witty, silly effect.Read More
Artemis Fowl review: Disappointment for the whole family
June 11, 2020 | David Farnor
This misjudged, dull and unmemorable adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s delightful novels is a total fowl-up.Read More
Why Staged should be your next box set
June 10, 2020 | David Farnor
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are hilarious in BBC One’s knowing lockdown satire. Read More
UK TV review: Betty Season 1 (HBO)
June 9, 2020 | David Farnor
Crystal Moselle’s freewheeling follow-up to Skate Kitchen is a beautifully uplifting ride.Read More
VOD film review: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
June 7, 2020 | David Farnor
Despite strong performances and vivid visuals, this uneven sequel fails to enchant.Read More
VOD film review: Guest of Honour
June 6, 2020 | David Farnor
A superb performance by David Thewlis can’t quite redeem this uneven drama from Atom Egoyan.Read More
Old Vic digital theatre review: A Monster Calls
June 5, 2020 | David Farnor
This imaginative adaptation of Patrick Ness’ novel is a communal celebration of the power of stories.Read More
Digital theatre review: Henry IV (Donmar)
June 4, 2020 | David Farnor
Phyllida Lloyd’s reworking of Shakespeare’s history plays inside a women’s prison is a thought-provoking piece of meta-theatre.Read More
National Theatre at Home review: Coriolanus
June 4, 2020 | David Farnor
Tom Hiddleston is blisteringly good in this lean, mean, visceral take on Shakespeare.Read More
