Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: The Intent
July 30, 2016 | David FarnorDirectors: Femi Oyeniran, Kalvadour Peterson Cast: Scorcher, Dylan Duffus, Jade Asha Certificate: 15 Watch The Intent online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Rakuten TV / Google Play
“Ah, yes,” you might think, looking at … Read More
Interview: Jeff Feuerzeig talks Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Amazon and amazing true stories
July 30, 2016 | David Farnor
“This is obviously one of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard…”
In the 1990s, an author named JT LeRoy became an overnight sensation. He was young, talented, a prostitute turned artist turned celebrity. He also didn’t exist: he was … Read More
UK TV review: Supergirl Season 1
July 29, 2016 | David Farnor“Can you believe that?” cries a waitress halfway through the opening episode of Supergirl. “A female hero. Someone for my daughter to look up to.” It’s a knowing joke, but Supergirl is a knowing show. And it’s all the better … Read More
VOD film review: Disorder
July 29, 2016 | David FarnorMatthias Schoenaerts is superb in this tense, understated thriller.Read More
Interview: Director Sian Heder talks Netflix’s Tallulah
July 28, 2016 | David FarnorWhen was the last time you saw a film with three complex female leads get a high-profile, wide release? That’s what’s happening tomorrow to Tallulah, which Netflix snapped up at Sundance Film festival this year.
Written and directed by … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tallulah
July 27, 2016 | David FarnorEllen Page is excellent in this wonderfully moving and quietly though-provoking drama about maternity and morality.Read More
VOD film review: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
July 26, 2016 | David FarnorThis poetic, heartfelt biopic of Jean-Dominique Bauby is profound and transcendent cinema.Read More
UK TV review: Mr. Robot Season 2, Episode 3
July 25, 2016 | David FarnorMr. Robot’s split narrative jumps between intrigue and frustration, as Season 2 continues to build its central theme.Read More
VOD film review: Beasts of the Southern Wild
July 25, 2016 | David FarnorDirector: Benh Zeitlin Cast: Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry Certificate: 12 Watch Beasts of the Southern Wild online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
The whole universe depends on everything fitting together just right. … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Eden, Friday Night Dinner, Taskmaster
July 24, 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 … Read More