Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki
May 19, 2017 | David FarnorBittersweet and shot through with the romance of defeat, this unconventional boxing movie is knock-out cinema.Read More
VOD film review: Pitch Perfect 2
May 19, 2017 | David FarnorA winning ensemble means this musical comedy still hits the high notes, despite increasingly loud clichés.Read More
Shudder UK film review: Lake Bodom
May 18, 2017 | David FarnorA cracking addition to the slasher genre, Lake Bodom is a suspenseful, surprising horror.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 20
May 18, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers
“Despite recent disruptions, this is not the time to retreat into isolationism or populism, this is the time to show that global cooperation can and will lead us to a safer future.” That’s the message behind … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 6 (Off Brand)
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers. Not seen Better Call Saul Season 3? Catch up with our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 here.
“Now the question you must ask yourselves is this: is the legal community better with Jimmy McGill in it?” … Read More
VOD film review: La La Land
May 17, 2017 | David FarnorDamien Chazelle’s bittersweet showstopper is a dazzling musical tribute to the timeless magic of the movies.Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 19
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers.
Supergirl’s second season has been uneven at best, but one thing that has been consistent is its handling of Kara and Alex’s relationship. The only thing more rewarding to watch has been Maggie and Alex’s relationship. … Read More
VOD film review: Manchester by the Sea
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorThis masterfully prickly study of pain and grief throbs with unspoken emotions.Read More
Prometheus: A fascinating prequel with the wrong main character
May 16, 2017 | David FarnorPrometheus is ambitious, pretty, fascinating and impressive. It’s also a disappointment.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Go 8 Bit, Loaded, Taskmaster
May 15, 2017 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More