Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Sleuth
December 23, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Michael Caine, Jude Law Certificate: 15 Watch Sleuth online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Sky Store
These days, the word “remake” has an increasingly slippery definition. It … Read More
Top 20 VOD films of 2015
December 22, 2015 | David Farnor2015 will go down in film history as the year when everything changed. Netflix released its first original feature, MUBI began to snap up movies for exclusive distribution, FrightFest launched its own digital label with Icon and, in an industry … Read More
The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (22nd December)
December 22, 2015 | David FarnorFrom box sets of old BBC Three favourites to the highlights of last year’s Christmas – and a chance to catch up with Sherlock – BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits – … Read More
Amazon Prime Video TV review: Transparent Season 2 (Episodes 6 to 10)
December 21, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: This contains mild spoilers.
“What is being queer, if it’s not questioning everything?” argues Ali in the second half of Transparent Season 2. “We can make our own rules. Be open and brave.”
Gaby Hoffmann’s daughter has always been … Read More
VOD film review: Haywire
December 21, 2015 | David FarnorGina Carano proves herself a formidable action star in Steven Soderbergh’s stylish, brutal thriller.Read More
VOD film review: Mistress America
December 20, 2015 | David FarnorGreta Gerwig and Lola Kirke shine in Noah Baumbach’s dizzyingly witty comedy.Read More
Catch up TV review: Tripped, First Dates: The Proposal, Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas
December 20, 2015 | David FarnorWe catch up with some of the TV shows and films currently available on free VOD services in the UK. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best on BBC iPlayer column.)
Tripped – All 4
VOD film review: The Squid and the Whale
December 19, 2015 | David FarnorNoah Baumbach’s painful portrait of a family going through a divorce is a masterclass in awkward hilarity. Read More
VOD film review: Sparks and Embers
December 18, 2015 | David FarnorA likeable cast and festive backdrop can’t redeem this lacklustre romantic comedy.Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 7 (Human for a Day)
December 17, 2015 | David FarnorHow does Supergirl juggle her personal life and professional people-saving? After tackling that question, it’s only natural that CBS’ show should go on to ask a follow-up question: how would Supergirl deal with it all without her powers?
Yes, after … Read More