Posts By David Farnor
Short film review: Power/Rangers (dark and gritty reboot by Joseph Kahn)
February 25, 2015 | David Farnor
“Dark and gritty” are the first words that spring to mind when you see Power/Rangers, the fan reboot made by Joseph Kahn and Adi Shankar. Of course, they’re also the words that spring to mind when you see almost any … Read More
Netflix UK TV review: Better Call Saul Episode 4 (Hero)
February 25, 2015 | David Farnor
If you can’t beat them, join them. That’s the lesson learned by many TV characters over the years. Jimmy McGill isn’t most TV characters.
This week’s opening flashback sees McGill back in his “Slipping Jimmy” days, conning unsuspecting schmucks out … Read More
Fury: Intense, thrilling and terrifying
February 25, 2015 | David Farnor
Thrilling and terrifying in equal measure, David Ayer’s intense actioner captures the rush and horror of war.Read More
VOD film review: Mr. Turner
February 24, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Mike Leigh Cast: Timothy Spall Certificate: 12 Watch Mr. Turner online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play / Rakuten TV
It’s not easy to communicate in grunts. Are … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Serena
February 23, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Susanne Bier Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper Certificate: 15 Watch Serena online in the UK: Netflix UK / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play / BFI Player
Serena waltzes onto DVD and … Read More
VOD film review: Miss Bala
February 23, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Gerardo Naranjo Cast: Stephanie Sigman, Irene Azuela, Noe Hernández, James Russo, José Yenque Certificate: 15 Watch Miss Bala online in the UK: Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
Miss Bala is the story of an … Read More
Short film review: Oscar-nominated live action shorts (2015)
February 22, 2015 | David Farnor
Short films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More
Short film review: Oscar-nominated animated shorts 2015
February 22, 2015 | David Farnor
Short films are a sadly overlooked part of awards season, but the VOD release of this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts on Vimeo and iTunes means that the talent and creativity behind this year’s miniature gems can be seen by as wide … Read More
VOD film review: Kung Fu Killer (Kung Fu Jungle)
February 20, 2015 | David Farnor
A thrilling display of martial arts that repeatedly hits the spot.Read More
UK TV review: Wolf Hall Episode 5 (Crows)
February 20, 2015 | David Farnor
Read our reviews of each episode of Season 1 here.
Whoever said Wolf Hall was boring? The ratings may have dropped for the BBC’s adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s novels, but the penultimate episode of the season is its busiest yet.
