Posts By David Farnor
The Interview VOD release – 5 things we have learned
January 8, 2015 | David Farnor
The Interview has now made more than $31 million from digital downloads and rentals in the US.
Sony’s comedy about two journalists (Seth Rogen and James Franco) hired to kill King Jong-Un prompted a cyber-attack upon the distributor by hackers … Read More
Shaun the Sheep available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video
January 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Shaun the Sheep is now available exclusively on Amazon Prime Instant Video.
A deal with Aardman brings the global family TV favourite exclusively to the subscription VOD service in the UK.
The first three series of the BAFTA and … Read More
Netflix will now recommend TV sets for streaming
January 7, 2015 | David Farnor
Netflix is known for its data-driven recommendation engine, which suggests shows and films subscribers will like every time they log in. Now, the VOD service is recommending TVs as well.
The Netflix Recommended TV scheme is an “independent smart TV … Read More
VOD TV review: Broadchurch Season 2, Episode 1 (spoiler-free)
January 6, 2015 | David Farnor
Warning: If you haven’t seen Season 1, this will contain spoilers. There are also mild spoilers for Season 2.
And we’re back. Back in Britain’s most miserable town. And just in case you thought creator Chris Chibnall was going to … Read More
VOD film review: Obvious Child
January 6, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Gillian Robespierre Cast: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann Certificate: 15 Watch Obvious Child online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“You know what makes you special?” best friend … Read More
Digital Theatre review: Into the Woods
January 5, 2015 | David Farnor
This imaginative production of Steven Sondheim’s warped fairytale adventure is haunting, moving and thrillingly dark.Read More
VOD film review: Are You Here
January 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Matthew Weiner Cast: Owen Wilson, Zach Galifianakis, Amy Poehler Certificate: 15 Watch Are You Here online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Fuck it, I’m getting the didgeridoo,” says … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Purple Rose of Cairo
January 5, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Woody Allen Cast: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels Certificate: PG Watch The Purple Rose of Cairo online in the UK: Netflix UK
Anyone who’s seen Speed or Dumb and Dumber has probably spent at least one hour of their life … Read More
Why you should catch up with Broadchurch
January 4, 2015 | David Farnor
We take a spoiler-free look back at Broadchurch Season 1 – and where to watch it online.
(Click here for a spoiler-filled recap.)
“I can’t be outside. I don’t want to be.”
That’s DS Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) to DI … Read More
VOD film review: The Taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)
January 3, 2015 | David Farnor
Director: Joseph Sargent Cast: Walter Matthau, Robert Shaw Certificate: 15
From the moment David Shire’s jazzy score starts its engine, you know The Taking of Pelham One, Two, Three is going to be a good ride. Driving forward with all … Read More
