Posts By David Farnor
VOD film review: The Suicide Squad (2021)
September 11, 2021 | David Farnor
James Gunn brings a playful sense of humour to DC’s darkly entertaining super-antihero reboot.Read More
First look UK TV review: The Cleaner
September 10, 2021 | David Farnor
Greg Davies is well cast in this darkly funny but uneven crime scene comedy.Read More
Apple TV+ film review: Come from Away
September 10, 2021 | David Farnor
This remarkable musical about human kindness and hope in the face of fear is a joyous, uplifting watch.Read More
The North Water review: A brutal, brooding drama
September 10, 2021 | David Farnor
Andrew Haigh’s brooding, brutal whaling drama is an unflinchingly dark voyage into human nature.Read More
Thunderball: Making a technical splash
September 9, 2021 | David Farnor
This ambitious fourth outing sees James Bond break new technical ground, but end up waterlogged.Read More
UK TV review: Billions Season 5, Part 1
September 8, 2021 | David Farnor
Corey Stoll is a perfect addition to the cruelly entertaining financial thriller.Read More
London Film Festival 2021: The online line-up and how it works
September 7, 2021 | David Farnor
It’s almost October, which means it’s that time of year again: the London Film Festival is almost upon us. After last year’s hybrid event, 2021 will once again see the BFI’s festival head both into cinemas and online, making it … Read More
VOD film review: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
September 6, 2021 | David Farnor
Action and emotions are gracefully intertwined in Ang Lee’s bewitching, restrained martial arts epic.Read More
VOD film review: The Reason I Jump
September 6, 2021 | David Farnor
This portrait of people with nonverbal autism is a profound, immersive and compassionate documentary.Read More
Netflix UK film review: Rising Phoenix
September 5, 2021 | David Farnor
This cinematic documentary about the Paralympic Games is a stirring celebration of equality and the power of changing perceptions.Read More
