Posts By David Farnor
Netflix UK film review: Iris (2015 documentary)
July 30, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Albert Maysles Cast: Iris Apfel Certificate: 12A Watch Iris online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“It’s better to be happy than well-dressed.” So says … Read More
VOD film review: A Prophet (Un Prophete)
July 29, 2015 | David Farnor
Unnerving and gripping, A Prophet’s ambition matches its ruthless lead.Read More
UK TV review: True Detective Season 2, Episode 6 (Church in Ruins)
July 28, 2015 | David Farnor
Not seen Episodes 1 to 5 of True Detective Season 2? This contains spoilers.
“You might be my only friend,” Frank says to Ray, after he’s entered his house. “Wouldn’t that be something?” replies Ray, with a glib smile. It’s … Read More
VOD film review: While We’re Young
July 28, 2015 | David Farnor
Noah Baumbach’s mature comedy of manners is a delicious satire on modern growing pains.Read More
Top TV shows and films on BBC iPlayer (26th July 2015)
July 26, 2015 | David Farnor
BBC Three often gets something of a bad rep due to the nature of some its programme. But as the channel prepares to be moved online, the Beeb’s line-up for younger audiences has not only gained more support from those … Read More
Catch-up TV reviews: Humans, Witnesses, Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners
July 26, 2015 | David Farnor
We 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.)
Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (Episode 4) – … Read More
VOD film review: Robot Overlords
July 25, 2015 | David Farnor
A charming family sci-fi with ambition and imagination? We, for one, welcome our new Robot Overlords.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Best of Enemies
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Robert Gordon, Morgan Neville Cast: Gore Vidal, William F. Buckley Jr. Certificate: 15 Watch Best of Enemies online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Dogwoof.tv
VOD film review: Ruth & Alex (5 Flights Up)
July 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Richard Loncraine Cast: Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Cynthia Nixon Certificate: 12A Watch Ruth & Alex online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Virgin Movies / TalkTalk / Eircom / Rakuten TV … Read More
Magazine review: Oh My Vlog! (or Old People Are Scared of Things for Young People)
July 22, 2015 | David Farnor
Marcus Butler is afraid of bees. Alfie Deyes’ first CD was a Busted Album. These are the kind of things you can learn in Oh My Vlog!, a new vlogger magazine that was released today in newsagents and select branches … Read More
