Posts By David Farnor
The Irishman review: A masterclass in restraint
October 13, 2019 | David Farnor
A mature, thoughtful reflection on the consequences of past actions, Scorsese’s patient crime drama is a masterclass in restraint.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Earthquake Bird
October 12, 2019 | David Farnor
Alicia Vikander and Riley Keough deliver strong performances in this atmospheric but hollow psychological thriller.Read More
London Film Festival review: Honey Boy, Little Joe, Perfect 10, The Personal History of David Copperfield
October 8, 2019 | David Farnor
With Netflix, Amazon and MUBI debuting their latest exclusives and originals at the London Film Festival, we head to Leicester Square to catch up with some of the films on offer.
For more of our coverage from the 2019 London … Read More
UK TV review: Motherland Season 2
October 7, 2019 | David Farnor
This frank, funny sitcom about parenting is brilliantly written and performed.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Dead to Me
October 6, 2019 | David Farnor
“Wherever Judy goes, chaos usually follows,” says Steve (James Marsden) about his ex-fiancé (Linda Cardellini) in Netflix’s Dead to Me. It’s a warning that soon comes true, as the twisting, turning thriller finds its groove – and then keeps twisting … Read More
First look Amazon UK TV review: Goliath Season 3
October 5, 2019 | David Farnor
Death by sinkhole. It might not sound like the most auspicious start for a TV show in its third season, but Amazon’s Goliath is a show that, as its title suggests, loves nothing more than hitting above its apparent weight. … Read More
First look UK TV review: Catherine the Great
October 3, 2019 | David Farnor
A strong cast and lavish production make Sky’s colourful period drama a stylish if sometimes hollow affair.Read More
Plein Soleil: A gorgeously atmospheric thriller
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
The effortlessly cool Alain Delon is perfectly cast in René Clement’s gorgeously atmospheric take on The Talented Mr Ripley.Read More
UK TV review: State of the Union
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
This bite-sized comedy charting the breaking down and making up of a marriage is a hilarious, heartfelt gem.Read More
First look UK TV review: World on Fire
September 29, 2019 | David Farnor
The grounded portrait of ordinary people during World War II is an immediate and moving ensemble drama.Read More
