Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Disorder
July 29, 2016 | David Farnor
Matthias Schoenaerts is superb in this tense, understated thriller.Read More
Interview: Director Sian Heder talks Netflix’s Tallulah
July 28, 2016 | David Farnor
When 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 Farnor
Ellen 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 Farnor
This 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 Farnor
Mr. 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 Farnor
Director: 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 Farnor
What’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
VOD film review: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
July 23, 2016 | David Farnor
A bold piece of superhero filmmaking that fails to reach its lofty ambitions.Read More
VOD film review: London Has Fallen
July 22, 2016 | David Farnor
A by-the-numbers action sequel that falls down at almost every hurdle.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Scream Season 2, Episode 8 (Village of the Damned)
July 21, 2016 | David Farnor
Warning: This contains spoilers.
“This is the stupidest thing ever. Having a carnival after everything that’s happened in this town?”
That’s what everyone in the audience will be saying during Episode 8 of Scream Season 2 and with good reason … Read More
