Posts By David Farnor
Diamonds Are Forever: Connery’s 007 checks out
September 12, 2021 | David Farnor
MGM’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 Farnor
This 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 Farnor
Spike 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 Farnor
George Lazenby leaves a lasting impression in more ways than one in this quiet game-changer for 007.Read More
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
