A Walt Disney Picture, Written by Bill Kelly, Directed by Kevin Lima. This film, about a classic Disney animated princess thrown into the real live action world, is both a homage and parody of Disney’s iconic film, and it manages to carefully walk the line between homage and parody very well, and with the addition …
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Sadhbh (2019) – Review
In this short film, written by and starring Laura Whitmore, a young woman struggles with her mental health in a modern world, whilst also holding a tragic secret. The film is interesting and well made, but feels like it could be a bit clearer on exactly the story it is trying to tell, as it …
The King of Staten Island (2020) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Judd Apatow, Dave Sirus, Pete Davidson, Directed by Judd Apatow. Until this year I’d not particularly been a fan of Pete Davidson, but after his surprisingly good Netflix special from a few months ago, and now this very strong film, I think it’s clear he’s a real talent with a …
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Da 5 Bloods (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Spike Lee, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Kevin Willmott, Directed by Spike Lee. Spike Lee has spent his entire career speaking his truth and putting powerful political messages out into the world, and his voice is still as relevant today as it was back in 1989. The Black Lives …
Gangster Squad (2013) – Review
A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Will Beall, Directed by Ruben Fleischer. The gangster genre has been a part of cinema for many years, and so has LA nostalgia, and this film embraces both. It is pure pulp, with style over substance and stars being allowed to be ‘cool’. It features every cliche in the …
The Lovebirds (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall, Martin Gero, Directed by Michael Showalter. One of the first films that’s switched homes due to Corona Virus was ‘The Lovebirds’ a comedy that was due out as a Paramount theatrical release just as the pandemic started the ravage the whole world, and it was …
Tenet – Trailer Reaction
The film that the whole industry is talking about finally debuted its full trailer, and while there was no official confirmation of the release date on the trailer (to allow for it to keep showing if the date is delayed) the current consensus is that they are still aiming to open cinemas back up with …
Justice League: Synder Cut – Announced
In a moment that has shocked the internet to its core, the long running fan movement to #ReleaseTheSynderCut has paid off as Zack Synder spectacularly announced he will work on and release a ‘Synder Cut’ of 2017s Justice League, to premiere on HBO Max in 2021. It could apparently take the form of 4 hour …
Stuber (2019) – Review
A 20th Century Fox Picture, Written by Tripper Clancy, Directed by Michael Dowse. Stuber opens with Karen Gillan and Dave Bautista exchanging sharp ‘cop banter’ and then a shoot out, fight, and chase against the iconic Iko Uwais, and the whole sequence is very impressive and I was surprised, wondering what film we were about …
Les Misérables (2012) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Directed by Tom Hooper. Tom Hooper has had a very odd last decade. Three of his films became Oscar winning successes for both him and his cast, and ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘The Kings Speech’ were box office smashes too, and then ‘Cats’ …
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