Posts By David Farnor
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 4
March 15, 2015 | David Farnor“I have taken some of his pains upon myself,” says Harbard halfway though Episode 4 of Vikings Season 3, as he helps Ragnar and Aslaug’s son, Ivar. It only adds to the weight behind that pressing question: who on earth … Read More
VOD film review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
March 15, 2015 | David FarnorThe penultimate entry in The Hunger Games franchise is grippingly political and thrillingly personal.Read More
Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 7
March 14, 2015 | David FarnorWarning: If you have not seen the first six episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. The show is available to catch up with on NOW.
“I’m tired of being messed about.” That’s DCI Morton in Episode 7 of Fortitude … Read More
VOD film review: Edge of Tomorrow
March 14, 2015 | David FarnorThis underrated sci-fi is a rip-roaring blockbuster that’s definitely worth repeating.Read More
VOD film review: The Imitation Game
March 12, 2015 | David FarnorThe excellent Benedict Cumberbatch and Keira Knightley elevate this moving, if formulaic, Alan Turing drama.Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 6
March 11, 2015 | David FarnorIt’s no secret why Better Call Saul is called Better Call Saul: because, out of all the Breaking Bad characters, Saul was the one with the most interesting potential back-story. Judging by the first four episodes, Better Call Chuck, for … Read More
Netflix releases trailer for Between and confirms May release date
March 10, 2015 | David FarnorNetflix has confirmed a May release date for its new original series, Between – and released its first trailer.
The survival thriller, which stars Jenette McCurdy, is a Canadian production. Created by writer/director Michael McGowan, it follows a town under … Read More
Why Jed Mercurio’s Critical should be your next box set
March 8, 2015 | David Farnor24 with scalpels, Jed Mercurio’s fast-paced medical drama is a heart-stopping thrill ride.Read More
VOD film review: Pride
March 8, 2015 | David FarnorThis sincere tale of acceptance, support and celebration is an irresistible, feel-good gem.Read More
Amazon UK TV review: Vikings Season 3, Episode 3
March 8, 2015 | David Farnor“Look at those we have sacrificed for Jesus Christ.”
That’s Floki to Ragnar after they fight Princess Kwenthrith’s snivelling brother. Vikings’ creator, Michael Hirst, has always had a strong feel for the clash of two cultures that sits at the … Read More