Posts By David Farnor
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl, Episode 6 (Red Faced)
December 10, 2015 | David FarnorWomen and their emotions, eh? That could be the takeaway from Supergirl Episode 6, as the show moves on from its wrong-way-round double-bill, but Red Faced sees the show move forwards in more ways than one.
The villain of the … Read More
The best TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (9th December)
December 9, 2015 | David FarnorFrom a live Minecraft session with YouTuber Stampy Cat to an examination of homosexuality in Britain’s black and Asian communities, BBC iPlayer’s December line-up is as diverse as ever. We review the best bits.
TV Horizon Tim Peake Special: How … Read More
Trailer: Netflix’s animated series Dawn of the Croods
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has released the trailer for the first season of its new animated kids’ series, Dawn of the Croods.
Season 1 of the DreamWorks spin-off from its feature film will see Eep, Grug, Thunk, Ugga, Sandy and Gran return … Read More
VOD film review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorHugely entertaining period spy hijinks.Read More
VOD film review: Angels Sing
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Tim McCanlies Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson Certificate: PG Watch Angels Sing online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“On the first day of Christmas, … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 9 (Ten Thirteen)
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorThis contains some spoilers, although we’ve tried to keep them to a minimum
“Violence is weakness.” “You’re wrong.”
Ever since its opening episode, The Leftovers has often struggled with plot. Not its story, but the way it’s presented. The show … Read More
VOD film review: Precious
December 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Lee Daniels Cast: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo’Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Lenny Kravitz Certificate: 15 Watch Precious online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Life is not easy when you come from a broken … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Hamm on Toast, The Murder Detectives, 24 Hours in A&E, Catastrophe
December 6, 2015 | 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
VOD film review: Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
December 6, 2015 | David FarnorDustin Hoffman can’t redeem this disappointing family fantasy.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Amar, Akbar & Tony
December 5, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Atul Malhotra Cast: Rez Kempton, Sam Vincenti, Martin Delaney Certificate: 15 Watch Amar, Akbar & Tony online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
Inspired by 1977’s Amar Akbar Anthony, Amar, … Read More