Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
February 4, 2016 | David Farnor
The Maze Runner loses its momentum in this underwhelming sequel.Read More
VOD film review: Sicario
February 3, 2016 | David Farnor
Denis Villeneuve’s thriller is so intense it has blisters on its blisters.
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VOD film review: Macbeth (2015)
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Justin Kurzel’s bloody adaptation of the Bard’s tale of betrayal is haunting, dark and hypnotic.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rango
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
A fantastic addition to the existential Western canon, but not an animation guaranteed to please the whole family.Read More
Netflix UK film review: 50/50
February 1, 2016 | David Farnor
Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are superb in this heartfelt and funny drama about dealing with cancer.Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (31st January 2016)
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
We review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our reviews of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
The Great Sport Relief Bake Off
Cakes. Mary Berry. An uplifting tone … Read More
Short film review: Pre Vis Action (Gareth Evans)
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Gareth Evans Runtime: 5mins Watch Pre Vis Action online: YouTube
On Sundays, we review short films available on VOD. We call it Short Film Sunday.
Action movies these days are all about fast cuts, impossible-to-follow set pieces and CGI. … Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3, Episode 2
January 31, 2016 | David Farnor
Thar she blows. Never before have those three words seemed so woefully inadequate. Episode 2 of Black Sails Season 3 sees the crew of The Walrus head into a violent storm – and nature throws everything it has at them. … Read More
Catch up TV reviews: The Mad World of Donald Trump, 10,000 BC: Two Tribes, Transporter
January 31, 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
Amazon Prime Video UK TV review: Ripper Street Season 4, Episode 4 (A White World Made Red)
January 29, 2016 | David Farnor
Read our interview with Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg here.
Episode 4 of Ripper Street Season 4 airs on BBC Two at 10pm on 12th September. This is a spoiler-free review.
“He will be yours in time. The biding of … Read More
