Posts By David Farnor
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
VOD film review: Innocence of Memories
January 29, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: Grant Gee Cast: Orhan Pamuk Certificate: 12 Watch Innocence of Memories online in the UK: BFI Player+ / BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Cities are funny things. On the surface, … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Fear of 13
January 28, 2016 | David Farnor
Director: David Sington Cast: Nick Yarris Certificate: 15 Watch The Fear of 13 online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
In 1982, Nick Yarris was convicted of the rape and … Read More
Arabian Nights to hit MUBI in May following April cinema release
January 28, 2016 | David Farnor
Arabian Nights will be released exclusively on MUBI this May, following an April cinema release.
Miguel Gomes’ epic, which was a hit at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, was snapped up for UK distribution by MUBI and New Wave Films … Read More
GoPro partners with Periscope for live streaming
January 28, 2016 | David Farnor
GoPro has teamed up with Periscope to enable live streaming directly from their cameras.
Periscope, which was acquired by Twitter almost exactly a year ago, has enjoyed rapid growth in the last 12 months, as the live-streaming platform hit 10 … Read More
