Posts By David Farnor
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
VOD film review: Benny & Jolene
June 6, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Jamie Adams Cast: Craig Roberts, Charlotte Ritchie, Rosamund Hanson, Dolly Wells Certificate: 15 Watch Benny & Jolene online in the UK: TalkTalk TV / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Eircom / Virgin Media / EE / … Read More
VOD film review: Heli
June 3, 2014 | David FarnorDirector: Amat Escalante Cast: Armando Espitia, Andrea Vergara, Juan Eduardo Palacios Certificate: 18 Watch Heli online in the UK: BFI Player / Curzon Home Cinema / iTunes
Heli was released day and date in UK cinemas towards the end of … Read More
Netflix UK film review: The Young Victoria
June 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Emily Blunt is majestic in this winning royal drama.Read More
VOD TV recap: 24: Live Another Day Episode 5
June 3, 2014 | David Farnor
This recap of Live Another Day Episode 5 contains spoilers
24 has always been a show about action and reaction. Jack Bauer, of course, is the man of action, chasing terrorists and torturing people to get what he wants and … Read More
Netflix UK film review: Revolutionary Road
June 3, 2014 | David Farnor
Kate and Leo deliver powerful performances in Sam Mendes’ moving domestic drama.Read More
VOD film review: Run for Your Wife
June 1, 2014 | David Farnor
Director: Ray Cooney, John Luton Cast: Danny Dyer, Sarah Harding, Denise Van Outen, Neil Morrissey Certificate: 12 Watch Run for Your Wife online in the UK: Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play
You’d think a film with … Read More
