Posts By David Farnor
Interview: Jonathan English (Ironclad)
March 20, 2015 | David Farnor
If you like swords, castles and bloody history, Jonathan English is your man.
Following 2006’s Minotaur with a romp through 13th century England, Ironclad (tells the story of how King John, three months after signing the Magna Carta in 1215, … Read More
Sky VOD TV review: Fortitude Episode 8
March 19, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: If you have not seen the first seven episodes of Fortitude, this will contain spoilers. The show is available to catch up with on NOW.
“The worst thing is the killer is in your home, watching TV with you,” … Read More
VOD film review: Last Chance Harvey
March 19, 2015 | David Farnor
Last Chance Harvey lets its A-list leads shine with a warm glow. Not that they needed any help.Read More
Digital Theatre review: The Crucible
March 19, 2015 | David Farnor
With a towering performance from Richard Armitage, The Crucible is a monumental piece of theatre.Read More
Netflix UK film review: My Old Lady
March 18, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Israel Horovitz Cast: Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith Watch My Old Lady online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Curzon Home Cinema / Rakuten TV / … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 7 (Bingo)
March 17, 2015 | David Farnor
“The thing you have to know about me is I’ve got nothing to lose.”
That’s Jimmy talking to The Kettlemans in Episode 7 of Better Call Saul and it nails exactly why we like him: he’s a fighter, working his … Read More
VOD film review: Interstellar
March 17, 2015 | David Farnor
Christopher Nolan’s stunning sci-fi struggles to make the leap between the divine and the domestic.Read More
UK TV review: Poldark Season 1, Episode 1 and 2
March 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Poldark and handsome. Apart from that pun, what does the BBC’s new costume drama have to offer?
Based on the novels by Winston Graham, the series follows Ross Poldark, who returns to Cornwall in the 1780s after several years in … Read More
VOD film review: White Bird in a Blizzard
March 16, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Gregg Araki Cast: Shailene Woodley, Eva Green, Thomas Jane Certificate: 15 Watch White Bird in a Blizzard online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
How many modern filmmakers are … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: The Returned (US remake) – Episode 1 and 2
March 16, 2015 | David Farnor
How do you remake a TV show that’s special precisely because it’s so unique? The Returned, A&E’s version of the 2013 show Les Revenants, attempts to do just that.
The premise of the series is wonderfully eerie: a bunch of … Read More
