Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Kubo and the Two Strings
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorLaika’s latest is an enchanting story about the magic of story-telling.Read More
VOD film review: The Departed
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorMartin Scorsese’s thrilling tale of bent cops and broken men is a remake that might even be better than the original.Read More
VOD film review: Young Frankenstein
January 19, 2017 | David FarnorThis sharp, smart and silly horror spoof sees Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder at the top of their game.Read More
Why you should be watching One Day at a Time on Netflix UK
January 17, 2017 | David FarnorFull of wit and warmth, Netflix’s One Day at a Time is a joyous, fresh TV comedy that’s the perfect antidote to lazy reboots.Read More
Catch up TV review: Chewing Gum, Spies, Tina & Bobby, Lip Sync Battle UK
January 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
VOD film review: Dreamgirls
January 15, 2017 | David FarnorFrom the sumptuous visuals to the cracking cast, this adaptation of the Broadway musical is, simply, a whole lot of fun.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Sherlock Season 4, Episode 2 (The Lying Detective)
January 14, 2017 | David FarnorHow’s about that then? If that’s what the opening episode of Sherlock Season 4 seemed to be saying, as it wrapped up one of its weakest subplots, Episode 2 says it in an entirely different way. That smug satisfaction was … Read More
Amazon UK TV review: The Grand Tour Episode 10
January 14, 2017 | David Farnor“I’ve never been here before,” says Jeremy Clarkson, as The Grand Tour pulls into Nashville for its 10th episode. But with nine instalments already under our belt, the background hum of deja vu that set in during last outing is … Read More
UK TV review: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds
January 12, 2017 | David FarnorThis intimate, eye-opening documentary is a bittersweet tribute to a bittersweet bond between stars that shined brightly until the end. Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Growing Up Coy
January 12, 2017 | David FarnorGrowing Up Coy humanises the headlines in a way that is not only important but also moving.Read More