Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Lone Survivor
June 11, 2014 | David Farnor
A thrilling war film that doesn’t sugarcoat its brutality – until the end credits.Read More
Feminism is the new black: Why Orange is the most important show on TV
June 10, 2014 | David Farnor
“Everything is different the second time around…”
Those are the words to Regina Spektor’s You’ve Got Time, the theme song for Orange Is the New Black. The tune is accompanied by striking close-ups of inmates in Litchfield prison. “Remember all … Read More
VOD review: NOW: In the Wings on a World Stage
June 10, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Jeremy Whelehan Cast: Kevin Spacey Watch NOW: The Film online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Google Play
“I’ll have her, but I will not keep her long.”
What a strange film NOW: In the Wings on a … Read More
VOD film review: RoboCop (2014)
June 9, 2014 | David Farnor
This underrated remake is a sleek, character-driven thriller that’s low on satire but high on heart.Read More
TheHorrorShow / Netflix UK film review: Mr. Jones
June 8, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Karl Mueller Cast: Jon Foster, Sarah Jones Certificate: 15 Watch Mr. Jones online in the UK: Netflix UK / TheHorrorShow.tv / TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Eircom / Virgin Movies / EE / TalkTalk / Sky Store
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 6
June 8, 2014 | David Farnor
This contains spoilers.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that every TV show or movie about the CIA must be in want of a mole. 24 has been the most faithful adherent to the mole law over the years, for … Read More
iPlayer Picks: BBC iPlayer Comedy Shorts review
June 8, 2014 | David Farnor
Every week we pick out the best TV series and films on BBC iPlayer.
At the start of June, the BBC released a group of original comedy shorts that are exclusive to BBC iPlayer. The collection, cunningly titled iPlayer Original … Read More
VOD film review: Dear Mr. Watterson (or, Stephan Pastis and the hunt for Bigfoot)
June 8, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Joel Allen Schroeder Cast: Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green Watch Dear Mr. Watterson online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
“Bill Watterson is the Bigfoot of cartooning.”
That’s Stephan Pastis, who draws Pearls … Read More
VOD film review: 21 Jump Street
June 7, 2014 | David Farnor
This hilarious remake is far from lazy and full of inspired, silly ideas.Read More
VOD film review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
June 7, 2014 | David Farnor
Chris Pine brings charisma to this enjoyably old-school spy thriller.Read More
