Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Fast Five
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorThe addition of Dwayne Johnson makes Fast Five the most entertainingly furious load of nonsense yet.Read More
VOD film review: For Ellen
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorSo Yong Kim’s drama about an estranged father and daughter is a moving tale powered by raw performances.Read More
VOD film review: Flight
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorAn excellent Denzel Washington keeps things on course in this heavy-handed drama.Read More
VOD film review: Chasing Ice
June 6, 2013 | David FarnorThis visual proof of climate change’s impact in action is devastatingly beautiful and beautifully devastating.Read More
Netflix review: Arrested Development Series 4 Episode 8
June 5, 2013 | David FarnorLindsey Bluth’s second episode of Arrested Development Season Four, Red Hairing, is a 37-minute collection of sex jokes and misunderstandings. It sees Lindsey move away from Marky Bark following a disastrous attempt at terrorism and become a fling of political … Read More
Netflix UK film review: 009 Re: Cyborg
June 4, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Kenji Kamiyama Cast: Mamoru Miyano, Hisao Egawa, Toshiko Fujita, Hiroshi Kamiya Certificate: 12 Watch 009 Re: Cyborg online in the UK: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play
As the old saying goes, … Read More
VOD film review: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
June 2, 2013 | David FarnorThis slight, whimsical comedy-drama stays afloat thanks to some charming performances.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Fast & Furious
June 1, 2013 | David FarnorSolid stunts and shiny vehicles make for an entertaining 10 minutes. The rest is just exhaust.Read More
Netflix / VOD film review: Blood
May 31, 2013 | David FarnorDirector: Nick Murphy
Cast: Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Brian Cox, Mark Strong
Certificate: 15
Watch online: Netflix UK / Apple TV (iTunes) / TalkTalk TV
One of the best things about video on-demand is the way it gives indie films a chance to reach a wider audience. This week, BBC Films releases Blood into a handful of UK cinemas. Nowhere near London? Luckily, you can still watch it on video on-demand – and it’s definitely worth it. Read More
Interview: Arrested Development’s Annyong (Justin Lee) in his own words
May 28, 2013 | David FarnorAnd now the story of one Bluth family member who everyone forgot about in the excitement of the new Arrested Development series. It’s Annyong (Justin Lee) in his own words… Read More