Posts By David Farnor
Netflix nabs global streaming rights to Oprah Winfrey Network’s Greenleaf
January 28, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix has nabbed the global streaming rights to Greenleaf from the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The show, which is created by playwright Craig Wright, is a warts-and-all portrayal of a church in Tennessee, where the eponymous Greenleaf family practise their own … Read More
Ken Branagh leads guest stars for Upstart Crow Season 3
January 28, 2017 | David FarnorUpstart Crow began filming this week for its third season, and verily, the BBC sitcom has an impressive array of guest stars lined up.
Written by Ben Elton, the show is based on the life and times of the Bard … Read More
This week’s new releases on BFI Player+ (28th January 2017)
January 28, 2017 | David FarnorHeard of BFI Player? Well, there’s also BFI Player+, a subscription service that offers an all-you-can-eat selection of hand-picked classics.
Every Friday, Mark Kermode highlights one of the collection’s titles with a video introduction. This week, it’s Short Term … Read More
New releases and coming soon to MUBI UK (28th January 2017)
January 28, 2017 | David FarnorWith Groundhog Day approaching, there are no points for guessing where MUBI’s ever-topical curated selection is headed this week, but there’s even more to celebrate elsewhere, from the arrival of Jonathan Demme’s Rachel Getting Married to the classic Picnic at … Read More
Amazon’s Patriot to premiere on 24th February following Berlin debut
January 28, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon’s Patriot will premiere this February following its debut at the Berlin Film Festival.
The original series, written and directed by Steven Conrad (The Secret Life of Walter Mitty), follows intelligence officer John Tavner (Michael Dorman). His latest assignment? Prevent … Read More
Netflix to release Oprah and Ava DuVernay interview about 13th
January 27, 2017 | David FarnorOn the heels of its Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Feature, Netflix will release a special interview between Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay this month discussing the director’s documentary, 13th.
“A blistering indictment of US race relations,” is how we … Read More
From the creator of Braquo, Walter Presents Elite Squad this February
January 27, 2017 | David FarnorWalter Presents is heading to France this February for another stylish slice of French TV from the creator of Braquo.
The crime thriller, created by former policeman Olivier Marchal, Elite Squad is an eight-episode box set about two rival cops.
Gogglebox and Mrs Brown’s Boys trump Netflix at 2017 NTAs
January 26, 2017 | David FarnorNetflix was shut out of the National Television Awards last night, as the streaming site failed to beat any UK channels to a prize.
Netflix was nominated for its first ever NTAs this year, with Stranger Things up for the … Read More
Amazon acquires Obvious Child follow-up Landline
January 25, 2017 | David FarnorAmazon has acquired the new film from Obvious Child director Gillian Robespierre.
Landline, which premiered at Sundance, sees Robespierre reunite with her leading lady from the fabulous Obvious Child: Jenny Slate. Co-starring Edie Falco, John Turturro, Abby Quinn, Jay Duplass … Read More
Skins 10 Years On: Where are they now?
January 25, 2017 | David FarnorExactly 10 years ago today, the very first episode of Skins landed on E4.
Introducing the world to Tony (Nicholas Hoult), Anwar (Dev Patel), Chris (Joe Dempsie) and Cassie (Hannah Murray), Cook (Jack O’Connell), Freddie (Luke Pasqualino), Effy (Kaya Scodelario), … Read More