Posts By David Farnor
UK TV review: Anne Boleyn (Channel 5)
June 6, 2021 | David FarnorJodie Smith-Turner impresses in Channel 5’s uneven feminist retelling of Anne Boleyn’s story.Read More
VOD film review: The Killing of Two Lovers
June 6, 2021 | David FarnorThis intense portrait of marital breakdown is a gripping, chilling study of toxic masculinity.Read More
First look Apple TV+ review: Lisey’s Story
June 4, 2021 | David FarnorA strong cast and atmospheric visuals struggle to conjure up mystery in this muddled Stephen King adaptation.Read More
Moulin Rouge: Looking back at Baz Luhrmann’s musical spectacular
June 4, 2021 | David FarnorBaz Luhrmann’s musical spectacular has lost none of delightful sparkle.Read More
Netflix UK review: Bo Burnham: Inside
June 2, 2021 | David FarnorThis bravura, self-reflexive one-man show is a bold, honest time capsule of life in a pandemic.Read More
Catch up TV review: Before We Die, Bake Off: The Professionals, Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years…
June 1, 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.
(For BBC TV reviews and round-ups, see our weekly Best … Read More
VOD film review: Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In
May 29, 2021 | David FarnorThis personal profile of the legendary football manager is a rousing, thoughtful watch.Read More
VOD film review: The 8th
May 29, 2021 | David FarnorThis documentary about the campaign to repeal the 8th amendment in Ireland is a moving watch.Read More
VOD film review: Vanquish
May 28, 2021 | David FarnorA strong cast is let down by a weak script in this underwhelming action thriller.Read More
Netflix review: Bo Burnham: Make Happy and what.
May 26, 2021 | David FarnorBo Burnham’s 2013 and 2016 specials are a showstopping medley of smart, self-aware surprises.Read More