Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Sound of My Voice
September 28, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Zal Batmanglij Cast: Brit Marling, Lorna Michaelson, Christopher Denham Certificate: 15 Watch Sound of My Voice online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Somewhere in the valley, there is … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC TV review: Our Girl (Episode 1)
September 28, 2014 | David FarnorTurn on your TV today and what are you most likely to see? Crime thrillers. High-concept sci-fi mysteries. Period dramas.
If you turn on BBC One at 9pm on a Sunday, though, you’ll see something different.
Our Girl stars Lacey … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Human Capital
September 27, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Paolo Virzì Cast: Fabrizio Bentivoglio, Matilde Gioli Certificate: 15 Watch Human Capital online in the UK: Netflix UK / Curzon Home Cinema / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Rich people, eh? … Read More
Amazon TV review: Transparent (Episodes 1 to 4)
September 25, 2014 | David FarnorIt’s hard to use the words “best TV show of the year” when there have already been so many best TV shows of the year. But Transparent, which premieres tomorrow on Amazon Prime Instant Video, deserves to be up there. … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 2
September 24, 2014 | David Farnor“Daddy, I’m hungry.”
That’s the sound of The Strain going back to basics. After the opening episode’s rush of bonkers ideas and freaky creature design, Episode 2 is a calmer, leaner, scarier affair.
That’s not to say it isn’t … Read More
UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 2
September 24, 2014 | David FarnorThree years ago, 2 per cent of the world’s population disappeared. Gone. Vanished. Shuffled off their metaphysical coil.
Episode 1 of The Leftovers introduced the fascinating set-up in true Damon Lindelof fashion: with lots and lots of questions. Episode 2 … Read More
Why Vince Vaughn is a good choice for True Detective Season 2
September 24, 2014 | David FarnorVince Vaughn has been confirmed by HBO as one of the lead stars for True Detective alongside Colin Farrell.
The second season of the series, which will be directed by Justin Lin (well, the first two episodes), will follow … Read More
VOD film review: Diana
September 24, 2014 | David FarnorEvery now and then in life, a film comes along that is so terrible it’s fun to watch. Diana is worse.Read More
VOD film review: In Secret
September 23, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Charlie Stratton Cast: Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange Certificate: 15 Watch In Secret online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
It is approximately 30 minutes until … Read More
The One Where We Imagine What Friends Would Be Like if It Took Place Now
September 22, 2014 | David Farnor20 years ago today, the very first episode of Friends was broadcast. We’ll pause for a second to let you panic about how old you now are.
What’s impressive, though, is that Friends continues to win over new fans – … Read More