Posts By David Farnor
Interview: Guillaume Nicloux discusses death and Depardieu in the Valley of Love
August 11, 2016 | David FarnorIsabelle Huppert and Gerard Depardieu reunite on screen for a probing drama about love and loss in Valley of Love, out on VOD and in cinemas this weekend.
The film follows an estranged husband and wife, who are brought … Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 5
August 10, 2016 | David FarnorThis review contains spoilers. Not caught up with Mr. Robot Season 2 yet? Read our spoiler-free review of Episode 1 and 2.
“Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if 5/9 never happened?” That’s the question asked … Read More
VOD film review: Sing Street
August 8, 2016 | David FarnorA heartwarming, inspiring, unabashedly positive ditty that will immediately get your toes tapping.Read More
VOD film review: Dheepan
August 8, 2016 | David FarnorJacques Audiard’s exploration of immigration and identity is a movingly unpredictable drama.Read More
VOD film review: Ant-Man
August 7, 2016 | David FarnorA funny but underwhelming entry marks an insect-sized step forward for the Marvel canon.Read More
UK TV review: The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (2016)
August 7, 2016 | David FarnorThis brilliantly acted and carefully crafted Shakespeare cycle is a gripping study of royalty and power.Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Suspects, Borderline, Wynonna Earp
August 7, 2016 | 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
One Year on: The prophetic failure of Josh Trank’s underrated Fantastic Four
August 6, 2016 | David FarnorOne year ago today, Josh Trank’s Fantastic Four was released in UK cinemas. As you are no doubt already aware, it didn’t go down well. But in hindsight, there’s much to appreciate in this underrated reboot, whether intentional or not.
This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (6th August)
August 6, 2016 | David FarnorHeard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.
Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s A Matter of … Read More
VOD film review: Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures
August 5, 2016 | David FarnorAn insight into a boundary-pushing photographer that dares to take sex seriously.Read More