Posts By David Farnor
UK VOD TV review: The Leftovers Episode 4
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
If you can say one thing for The Leftovers, it’s that it doesn’t shy away from symbolism. It may not like answers to its questions, but it loves to fill its screen with as much meaning as possible. So it’s … Read More
VOD film review: Fruitvale Station
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
Ryan Coogler’s naturalistic retelling of real life events is powerful viewing, fuelled by a remarkable turn by Michael B Jordan.Read More
VOD film review: A Separation
October 9, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Asghar Farhadi Cast: Leila Hatami, Peyman Moaddi Certificate: 15 Watch A Separation online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Amazon Instant Video
Back in 2012, A Separation became the first Iranian film to win the Oscar for Best … Read More
UK VOD TV review: The Strain Episode 4
October 8, 2014 | David Farnor
Episode 4 of The Strain begins with the best worst opening of the series so far. After encountering a scientific first – a live specimen of a dangerous new infection – and taking the only logical response – bashing its … Read More
VOD film review: The Blind Side
October 7, 2014 | David Farnor
An excellent turn from Sandra Bullock can’t redeem this unsubtle drama based on a true story.Read More
VOD film review: Inception
October 7, 2014 | David Farnor
Christopher Nolan’s intelligent, absurd blockbuster is a heist that works on every level.Read More
VOD film review: Crazy Heart
October 6, 2014 | David Farnor
With a stellar soundtrack and sincere cast, Crazy Heart is a gentle and moving piece.Read More
VOD film review: Broken Embraces
October 6, 2014 | David Farnor
Penélope Cruz is excellent in Pedro Almodóvar’s slow-burning, sensual drama of memories and lost love.Read More
VOD film review: Oculus
October 6, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Mike Flanagan Cast: Karen Gillan, Brenton Thwaites, Katee Sackhoff, Rory Cochrane Certificate: 15 Watch Oculus online in the UK: Amazon Prime / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Rakuten TV / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
Oculus … Read More
UK VOD TV Review: The Leftovers Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 2014 | David Farnor
“It was a test. Not for what came before but what came after. It was a test for what comes now.”
The Leftovers has been ambling along for the last two weeks, waiting, like its audience, for a solution to … Read More
