Posts By David Farnor
The Trip to Spain: A treat to be savoured over and over
April 12, 2017 | David Farnor“Round, like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending nor beginning on an ever-spinning reel…” Those were the words heard at the end of I’m Alan Partridge, when Steve Coogan’s chat show host went … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Season 3, Episode 1
April 12, 2017 | David Farnor“Wait until they see what’s going up next. They’re gonna love it. You’re gonna love it.”
Better Call Saul is a show that rewards patience. As we catch up with Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) at the start of Season 3, … Read More
VOD film review: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
April 11, 2017 | David FarnorThis enjoyably downbeat prequel is the least Star Wars of all the Star Wars films – and all the better for it.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Designated Survivor: Episode 15
April 10, 2017 | David FarnorDesignated Survivor balances serious politics with enjoyably silly action, as the conspiracies only get deeper.Read More
VOD film review: Panic Room
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorDavid Fincher’s underrated home invasion flick is a gripping thriller with a breakout turn from a young Kristen Stewart.Read More
Walter Presents TV review: Locked Up Season 1
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorWhat is Walter Presents? Click here for everything you need to know about All 4’s new VOD service.
Say the words “female prison drama” to someone and they’ll immediately think of Orange Is the New Black. Locked Up (or Vis … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 9
April 9, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 9. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
The reds are coming. And they’re bringing maple syrup. Yes, the Blossoms are descending in force upon the small … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 2, Episode 17
April 8, 2017 | David FarnorMeeting the parents takes a violent new twist in a highly entertaining episode of Supergirl.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story
April 7, 2017 | David Farnor“You may think you know me,” says Hugh Hefner in Amazon’s new documentary series about Hugh Hefner. “The guy who has it all, the lavish mansion, the legendary parties. But there is a lot you don’t know.” It’s an intriguing … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Riverdale Season 1, Episode 8
April 6, 2017 | David FarnorWarning: This contains spoilers for Episode 6. Not seen Riverdale? Catch up with spoiler-free review of the first three episodes.
Can we talk about how weird the Blossoms are? Nobody in Riverdale seems to do that enough. And they … Read More