Posts By David Farnor
Amazon TV pilot reviews: Casanova, Sneaky Pete
August 8, 2015 | David FarnorWe take a look at Amazon’s two new pilots, which arrived on the streaming service this weekend. Both are available to watch for free to Prime Instant Video customers and non-customers alike, with Amazon encouraging users to vote and offer … Read More
Catch-up TV review: A Very British Brothel, Sex in Class, Vet School
August 8, 2015 | David FarnorWe catch up with some of the TV shows and films currently available on free VOD services in the UK. (For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best on BBC iPlayer column.)
Vet School (ITV 1 / ITV … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Manglehorn
August 7, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: David Gordon Green Cast: Al Pacino Certificate: 15 Watch Manglehorn online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“When I eat beets, they … Read More
First look Netflix TV review: Project Mc²
August 6, 2015 | David Farnor“It’s true. Women do run the world,” quips the boss of NOV8, a female spy organisation, in Netflix’s new live-action series, Project Mc². She’s intelligent. She’s successful. She’s cool. So far, so empowering.
It’s an admirable quality to have in … Read More
VOD film review: Good Kill
August 6, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: Andrew Niccol Cast: Ethan Hawke, Bruce Greenwood Certificate: 15 Watch Good Kill online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Make no mistake,” Lieutenant Colonel Johns (Greenwood) tells his new … Read More
UK TV review: Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle
August 6, 2015 | David FarnorRude, obnoxious, condescending and, most of all, hilarious.Read More
VOD film review: Duplicity
August 5, 2015 | David FarnorA fun frolic through the corridors of cosmetic subterfuge, Duplicity is a whimsical and entertaining odd couple caper. Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 7
August 4, 2015 | David FarnorAlready seen Episode 7? Read on for spoilers.
“Maybe you were put on Earth for more than fucking,” says Ani (Rachel McAdams), after emerging, bleary-eyed, from a drug-fuelled orgy with Vinci’s richest men. She’s talking to Vera, the missing girl … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Pusher (2012)
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorThis gritty, visceral remake of Nicolas Winding Refn’s drug-dealing flick is thrilling in its own right.Read More
Netflix UK film review: William Shatner Presents: Chaos on the Bridge
August 3, 2015 | David FarnorDirector: William Shatner Cast: Maurice Hurley, John Pike Certificate: 15 Watch Chaos on the Bridge online in the UK: Netflix UK / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Williams Shatner’s other Star Trek documentary, The Captains, … Read More