Posts By David Farnor
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
Top 10 TV shows and movies on BBC iPlayer (Thursday 13th November)
November 13, 2014 | David FarnorThe Fall
Season 2 of The Fall starts tonight, with Gillian Anderson reprising her role as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson, who’s continuing her increasingly desperate hunt for the serial murderer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan). But if you missed BBC Two’s … Read More
UK TV review: The Strain (Season 1, Episode 9)
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorHow do you follow a claustrophobic hour of tense TV? Expand outwards – and risk undoing all of that suspense. Episode 9 does just that – and, sure enough, the excitement wriggles away like a weird vampiric worm offered a … Read More
Vimeo On Demand webseries review: High Maintenance (Season 2)
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorBreathe a relaxed sigh: High Maintenance has returned for a second season. The webseries follows a pot dealer on his rounds in Brooklyn. A comedy about weed? It might sound like a dumb stoner show, but cast aside your low … Read More
The future of online advertising? Channel 4 launches first programmatic VOD ads in battle with YouTube
November 12, 2014 | David FarnorChannel 4 will offer Europe’s first programmatic VOD ads next year.
The announcement, made at Channel 4’s Upfront 2015 event, sees the broadcaster make its first big step into the UK VOD advertising landscape, offering advertisers a digital marketplace to … Read More