Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: Copilot
September 16, 2021 | David FarnorA strong cast brings some nuance to this uneven attempt at humanising one of the 9/11 terrorists.Read More
The Spy Who Loved Me: The best of Roger Moore’s Bond
September 16, 2021 | David FarnorA memorable villain, iconic set pieces and a carefully balanced tone make this outing the best of Moore’s Bond.Read More
The Man with the Golden Gun: A disappointing misfire
September 15, 2021 | David FarnorChristopher Lee is wasted in this poorly thought-out adaptation of Ian Fleming’s novel.Read More
VOD film review: Shorta
September 15, 2021 | David FarnorThis slickly directed Danish police thriller is a gripping, timely watch.Read More
Live and Let Die: Horribly dated
September 13, 2021 | David FarnorThis horribly dated debut for Roger Moore’s Bond is a thoughtless, shallow parade of racial stereotypes.Read More
Catch up TV review: 9/11: Life Under Attack, Grenfell: The Untold Story, Black to Front, Saturday Night Line Up
September 12, 2021 | David FarnorWhat’s available on-demand on Freeview? Keep up-to-date with our weekly catch-up TV column, including reviews of shows on ITV Hub, new releases on All 4 and a guide to My5.
9/11: Life Under Attack (ITV Hub)
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Diamonds Are Forever: Connery’s 007 checks out
September 12, 2021 | David FarnorMGM’s gamble on Sean Connery’s return doesn’t pay off in this limp, dated and dull outing.Read More
VOD film review: Sweet Thing
September 12, 2021 | David FarnorThis intimate coming-of-age drama is a movingly honest ode to the resilience of youth.Read More
VOD film review: 25th Hour
September 11, 2021 | David FarnorSpike Lee’s moving tale of one man’s last 24 hours of freedom is a poetic portrait of uncertainty, regret, grief and hope.Read More
On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: George Lazenby leaves a lasting impression
September 11, 2021 | David FarnorGeorge Lazenby leaves a lasting impression in more ways than one in this quiet game-changer for 007.Read More