Posts By David Farnor
Sheffield Doc/Fest Events: The Viewing Booth leads Q&A line-up
June 25, 2020 | David FarnorSheffield Doc/Fest is here, but not as we know it, as the 2020 edition of the annual documentary festival heads online for a virtual version of the event.
The line-up includes 115 films, with title streaming on the festival’s … Read More
Shudder undergoes Metamorphosis this July
June 25, 2020 | David FarnorShudder is undergoing a Metamorphosis this July, with the release of Hong-Seon Kim’s new horror.
In this fresh spin on a demonic possession story, Joong-Su, an exorcist, must face a demon he tragically failed to defeat in the past when … Read More
Barry Jenkins to direct Netflix film based on Virunga
June 24, 2020 | David FarnorBarry Jenkins will direct a feature film for Netflix based on the streamer’s documentary Virunga.
The documentary, which was released in 2014, saw debut director Orlando von Einsiedel head to the Virunga National Park in the eastern part of the … Read More
Homemade: Pablo Larraín, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kristen Stewart to direct shorts in Netflix anthology
June 23, 2020 | David FarnorPablo Larraín, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kristen Stewart are among the star names taking the helm for a Netflix anthology of short films made in lockdown.
Called Homemade, the collection of shorts are personal, moving stories that capture our shared experience … Read More
Sky and Discovery extend agreement
June 23, 2020 | David FarnorSky and Discovery have agreed a new long-term, multi-faceted partnership across the UK and Ireland, Germany and Austria. Discovery’s portfolio of real-life entertainment channels, including Discovery Channel, will continue to be showcased across the Sky platforms in the UK, and … Read More
Pride and Protest: BFI hosts screening and Q&A
June 23, 2020 | David FarnorBFI is celebrity Pride weekend with a special screening of Pride and Protest along with a live online Q&A.
Opening with the anti-LGBTIQ+ lessons protests in Birmingham, Pride and Protest refuses to shy away from the many issues faced by … Read More
What’s leaving Netflix UK in June / July 2020?
June 22, 2020 | David FarnorWhile people still navigate their way through the coronavirus pandemic and work out when it’s safe to go outdoors, Netflix UK’s sizeable library of movies and TV shows remains a vital resource for keeping entertained. But before you start bingeing … Read More
Watch: Disney+ drops first Hamilton trailer
June 22, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s only a matter of days now until Hamilton hits Disney+ worldwide and while fans are willing to wait for it, the House of Mouse is giving everyone their first glimpse at the recorded production with a new teaser of … Read More
Trailer: Jorge Garcia stars in Netflix’s Nobody Knows I’m Here
June 21, 2020 | David FarnorLost’s Jorge Garcia stars in Netflix’s Nobody Knows I’m Here, which arrives online this week.
The Chilean film, which is produced by Juan de Dios Larraín and Pablo Larraín, follows Memo Garrido, a child artist in the Latin music … Read More
Detective Cain returns for Season 2 this July
June 21, 2020 | David FarnorDetective Cain returns for Season 2 this July, thanks to Walter Presents.
The French crime drama follows Cain, a maverick cop with bags of charm who just happens to be in a wheelchair – a fact he isn’t afraid of … Read More