Posts By David Farnor
YouTube takes down Michael Moore doc Planet of the Humans
May 27, 2020 | David FarnorYouTube has taken down Michael Moore’s Planet of the Humans.
The documentary, which was made available for free last month, has already courted a sizeable amount of controversy. The eco-documentary argues the environmental movement has lost the battle to save … Read More
Second Run to split rental income with indie cinemas
May 26, 2020 | David FarnorIndie distributor Second Run is launching a new streaming initiative that will split rental revenue with indie cinemas that are closed during the coronavirus lockdown.
Since the outbreak of the virus, cinemas have been shut across the UK and further … Read More
BBC One commissions 2 lockdown shows from Jack Whitehall
May 26, 2020 | David FarnorJack Whitehall is bringing two new entertainment shows to BBC One in the next few months.
Jack Whitehall’s Father’s Day will be a celebration of the special day in our current unusual circumstances.
He’s a man who’s been … Read More
We Are One: Global Film Festival | What to watch and when
May 26, 2020 | David FarnorThis Friday sees the launch of We Are One: A Global Film Festival, bringing together 21 major festivals from around the world for a free onine showcase of cinema.
Who’s involved:
The 10-day festival, produced and organised by Tribeca … Read More
MUBI Weekly Digest | 23rd May 2020
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorIt’s been a big week for MUBI, which has just launched MUBI Library, a new collection of archive titles that opens up the streamer’s catalogue, with more than 400 former releases now available to stream at any time. You can … Read More
MUBI Library: Your questions answered
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorThis week, MUBI announced what kids today would call “a game-changer”. The subscription streaming service, which has long emphasised its curation of films from around the world, has long operated on a 30-day carousel model, with one new film arriving … Read More
Adult Swim brings back Tuca & Bertie for Season 2
May 23, 2020 | David FarnorAdut Swim is bringing back Tuca & Bertie for a second season.
The comedy, which was commissioned in 2018 by Netflix, stars Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong and follows two 30-year-old friends who live in the same apartment building: Tuca, … Read More
What’s leaving Sky and NOW TV in May / June 2020?
May 22, 2020 | David FarnorSky’s growing number of original shows and ever-expanding catalogue of blockbusters is ideal for keeping your days and nights occupied, but before you break open new box sets or devour some big-hitting films, don’t miss your chance to catch some … Read More
Curzon Home Cinema presents Human Rights Watch Film Festival
May 22, 2020 | David FarnorThis weekend, the Human Rights Watch Film Festival is going online, with a 13-day event streaming on Curzon Home Cinema.
Co-presented by the Barbican, Curzon Soho and Regent Street Cinema, the festival presents nine essential films about urgent human rights … Read More
Trailer: Queer Eye Season 5 arrives this June
May 22, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix is bringing audiences just what they need this June, with the return of Queer Eye for its fifth season.
The Emmy Award-winning series was revived by Netflix in 2018, introducing audiences around the world to a modern aesthetic, diverse … Read More