Posts By David Farnor
The 2020s: VOD predictions for the coming decade
January 9, 2020 | David Farnor
At the start of a new decade, it’s impossible not to look back over the last 10 years and marvel at just how much entertainment, and the way we consume it, has changed since 2010. Since Netflix’s launch in the … Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 12, Episode 2 (Spyfall Part 2)
January 9, 2020 | David Farnor
Season 12 serves up some shocking revelations with the rollicking conclusion to its opening two-parter.Read More
Dracula, A Christmas Carol and Gavin & Stacey give BBC iPlayer record Christmas fortnight
January 8, 2020 | David Farnor
A bumper crop of Christmas specials and new programmes helped BBC iPlayer to its best festive fortnight ever. The holiday period (20th December – 2nd January) was BBC iPlayer’s biggest on record, with 203m requests to stream or download programmes, … Read More
Why you should be watching The Act on STARZPLAY
January 6, 2020 | David Farnor
Barely 12 months have passed since Patricia Arquette delivered an unrecognisable turn in Escape at Dannemora, a thriller based on true events that won her a Golden Globe, and she’s already back on our screens delivering another unrecognisable turn in … Read More
Why you should be watching Ramy on STARZPLAY
January 6, 2020 | David Farnor
This funny, thoughtful comedy deserves to be a big hit.Read More
UK TV review: Doctor Who Season 12, Episode 1 (Spyfall Part 1)
January 2, 2020 | David Farnor
Jodie Whittaker’s confident Doctor is back with a renewed focus, fresh stakes and an added dose of fun.Read More
First look Netflix UK TV review: Messiah
January 1, 2020 | David Farnor
Netflix’s ambiguous and timely religious thriller is stuffed with potential – sometimes, a bit too much.Read More
VOD film review: Bumblebee
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Hailee Steinfield is superb in this charmingy low-key character drama that just so happens to feature giant robots.Read More
The Trial of Christine Keeler review: A stylish, gripping drama
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This stylish, gripping drama finds the female voice at the heart of the Profumo Affair.Read More
VOD film review: Eighth Grade
December 29, 2019 | David Farnor
Bo Burnham’s brilliant directorial debut captures the pains of growing up in an online age with awkward intimacy.Read More
