Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: The Martian
January 27, 2016 | David Farnor
A thrilling, funny blockbuster that celebrates intelligence over explosions. Read More
A first-timer’s guide to The X-Files (or, the 21 best episodes to watch)
January 26, 2016 | David Farnor
“What do you mean, you haven’t seen The X-Files?” That’s what everyone I know has been saying to me since Fox announced it was bringing back its sci-fi series for a limited six-episode run. The shock would continue for several … Read More
The best films and TV shows on BBC iPlayer (26th January 2016)
January 26, 2016 | David Farnor
We review the best TV shows and films currently available on BBC iPlayer. (Click here to skip to our review of the best movies on BBC iPlayer.)
Attenborough and the Giant Dinosaur
There’s nothing like David Attenborough standing in … Read More
Why Fox’s Lucifer isn’t the new Constantine
January 25, 2016 | David Farnor
FOX’s new TV series, Lucifer, premieres this week. It joins a long line of comic book adaptations for the small screen – but this isn’t like the ones you’ve seen on Netflix or The CW. The main character of Lucifer? … Read More
Why you should be watching Just Add Magic on Amazon Prime Video
January 24, 2016 | David Farnor
A charming treat that young adults and old adults can savour.Read More
VOD film review: Legend
January 24, 2016 | David Farnor
Tom Hardy is excellent twice over in this otherwise unconvincing biopic of the Krays.Read More
Amazon Prime UK TV review: Black Sails Season 3, Episode 1
January 24, 2016 | David Farnor
“This crew has sacrificed a lot of blood to make your name what it is. It doesn’t belong to you.”
Black Sails is back and, after a barn-storming second season (they have barns at sea, right?), the pirate series is … Read More
Why you should be watching Black Sails
January 23, 2016 | David Farnor
Complex, fun and consistently thrilling, this piratical epic is one of the sturdiest TV ships around.Read More
VOD film review: Lost in Karastan
January 23, 2016 | David Farnor
This uneven but likeable film reveals Matthew Macfadyen as the straight man British comedy never knew it had.Read More
Who is Chris Chibnall? 9 things to know about the new Doctor Who showrunner
January 23, 2016 | David Farnor
Last night, Doctor Who fans were surprised by the unexpected news that Steven Moffat will step down as showrunner following the next season. His replacement? Chris Chibnall.
Moffat took over the reins of the TARDIS in 2010 and has since … Read More
