Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Black Souls
November 4, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Francesco Munzi Cast: Marco Leonardi, Peppino Mazzotta, Fabrizio Ferracane Certificate: 15 Watch Black Souls online in the UK: Curzon Home Cinema / Vertigo On Demand
“Do you want us to fall like dominoes?” asks one gangster in Black Souls. … Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (3rd November 2015)
November 3, 2015 | David FarnorIan McKellen and Anthony Hopkins square off against each other for the first time on screen – a spectacle that some would charge through the nose to see, but is available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer this week. … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Penelope
November 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Mark Palansky Cast: Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Richard E Grant, Catherine O’Hara Certificate: PG Watch Penelope online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Take the mum … Read More
VOD film review: Song of the Sea
November 2, 2015 | David FarnorAn astounding animated gem.Read More
UK TV review: The Leftovers Season 2, Episode 3
November 1, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 3? Read on at the bottom for spoilers.
“Who wants a hug?” asks Tommy in Episode 3 of The Leftovers Season 2. Yes, the Garvey that nobody cared about in Season 1 is back and he has … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: Catastrophe, Jekyll and Hyde, Scream Queens, Release the Hounds
November 1, 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
Interview: Charlie Lyne talks BBC iPlayer’s Fear Itself
October 31, 2015 | David FarnorFear Itself is one of the more interesting – and unique – horror films of recent years. Not only is it BBC iPlayer’s second feature-length original commission, it’s also the second film from Charlie Shackleton. The young blogger, journalist and … Read More
Interview: Alan Jones talks FrightFest Presents
October 31, 2015 | David FarnorFrightFest is one of the big names in horror – particularly in the UK. Every year, thousands of people descend upon London’s Leicester Square to scream, shriek and squeal in a darkened room packed with fellow fans for the August … Read More
UK VOD TV review: Supergirl (Episode 1)
October 30, 2015 | David FarnorThis is a spoiler-free review. Read on at the end for spoilers.
“Can you believe that?” cries a waitress halfway through the opening episode of Supergirl, which landed in the UK and Sky 1 last night, only a couple of … Read More
VOD film review: The Vatican Tapes
October 30, 2015 | David FarnorMark Neveldine steps into spooky territory with this interesting but disappointingly conventional horror.Read More