Posts By David Farnor
Netflix UK film review: Happy Feet 2
November 21, 2014 | David FarnorThis underwhelming sequel winds up closer to Unhappy Feet.Read More
UK TV review: The Strain Season 1, Episode 10 (Loved Ones)
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s never a good sign when a villain randomly decides to unveil his plan. It’s equally worrying when a character created specifically for a TV adaptation of a book is cast aside.
The Strain has always thrived or failed on … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Tomorrow, When the War Began
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Stuart Beattie Cast: Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lincoln Lewis, Deniz Akdeniz, Ashleigh Cummings, Phoebe Tonkin Certificate: 12A Watch Tomorrw, When the War Began online in the UK: Netflix
If there’s one thing Neighbours has always been missing, it’s a … Read More
VOD film review: 22 Jump Street
November 19, 2014 | David FarnorThis sharp, funny sequel goes down in a blaze of anarchic absurdity.Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 10 (The Prodigal Son Returns)
November 18, 2014 | David FarnorWarning: This contains some spoilers. They’re pretty vague and harmless, but if you want to go in cold, you might want to bookmark this until you’ve seen the finale – which is already available to stream on Sky On Demand … Read More
The cost of contracts? UK TV bills hit highs of £100 a month
November 17, 2014 | David FarnorPay-TV bills are rising as high as £100 a month in the UK, as competition to snag customers – and content – heats up.
With Netflix and Amazon Prime now competing directly for TV shows, TV companies are facing a … Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Constantine Episode 4 (A Feast of Friends)
November 16, 2014 | David Farnor“Everyone has the capacity to change,” says John in Episode 4 of Constantine. “I’ve never heard you say that before,” replies his friend, Gary. John looks at him. “Exactly.”
A Feast of Friends sees his old mate Gaz arrive at … Read More
VOD film review: Journey 2 The Mysterious Island
November 15, 2014 | David FarnorJokes, Jules Verne and Michael Caine riding a giant bee. What more could you want? Read More
Amazon Prime TV review: Ripper Street Season 3 (Episode 1 and 2)
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorRipper Street Season 3 begins on BBC One on Friday 31st July 2015. The whole of Season 3 is available to watch uncut on Amazon Prime Instant Video. This review contains very mild spoilers.
“It is a battle that has … Read More
VOD film review: Being Nice
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Andrew Blackburn Cast: Jessica Francis, Alex Warren, Jackie Howe Certificate: TBC Watch Being Nice online in the UK: VHX
Mumblecore goes British in Being Nice, a cute drama about a 20-something finding her way in life.
Jen is … Read More