Posts By David Farnor
Interview: Nora Twomey talks My Father’s Dragon
November 8, 2022 | David Farnor
This weekend sees the return of Cartoon Saloon to our screens. The Irish animation studio, which has brought us The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea and Wolfwalkers, has always excelled at exploring childhood, adulthood and imagination. That’s true … Read More
VOD film review: See How They Run
November 7, 2022 | David Farnor
An entertaining cast and playful script make this knowing crime caper a fun night in.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Blockbuster: Season 1
November 6, 2022 | David Farnor
“I don’t love the pattern that’s starting to emerge.” That’s Timmy (Randall Park) at the beginning of Blockbuster, Netflix’s new TV series set within one of the titular video rental stores. The irony of that sentence won’t be lost on … Read More
Apple TV+ film review: Causeway
November 4, 2022 | David Farnor
Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry are excellent in this slight but thoughtful exploration of facing one’s past.Read More
Why you should catch up with The Mysterious Benedict Society
October 26, 2022 | David Farnor
This smart-kids-save-the-world adventure is an enjoyably eccentric ride.Read More
LFF film review: More Than Ever
October 23, 2022 | David Farnor
Vicky Krieps and Gaspard Ulliel deliver superbly moving performances in this quietly powerful drama.Read More
First look UK TV review: The Peripheral
October 21, 2022 | David Farnor
“It can all be rather confusing, even for us. Perhaps we should stick to the most urgent matters at hand and trust that the secondary details will fall into place.” Those are the words of Lev (JJ Feild) in the … Read More
The Stranger review: A glacial, gripping crime thriller
October 19, 2022 | David Farnor
Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris are exceptional in this glacial, gripping crime thriller.Read More
The Rings of Power Season 1 finale review (spoilers)
October 16, 2022 | David Farnor
The Rings of Power’s first season reaches a satisfying conclusion full of heart, courage and revealed identities.Read More
High School review: A funny, moving and messy teen series
October 14, 2022 | David Farnor
This charmingly honest adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir is a funny, moving and messy teen series.Read More
