A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Matt Lierberman, Eyal Podell, Jonathon E. Stewart, Derek Elliott, Jack Donaldson, Adam Sztykiel, Directed by Tony Cervone. Scooby-Doo has lived on for over 50 years and has been a key part of the childhoods of multiple generations (including mine) so it is natural that Warner Bros would try and …
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) – Review
A StudioCanal Picture, Written by Kevin Hood, Don Roos, Tom Bezucha, Directed by Mike Newell. Mike Newell is a very experienced and well respected director, rightfully so, and his previous work made him a good candidate to tackle this story, and he made a good start in the cast of the lead star, but from …
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Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016) – Review
A Lionsgate Picture, Written and Directed by Burr Steers. Certain films are never made to win awards or be critical darlings, and even necessarily to be regarded as a ‘good movie’ but instead as a simply enjoyable film, and this is one. It is a real guilty pleasure for me. I honestly would’ve liked to …
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Blue Valentine (2010) – Review
A Weinstein Company Picture, Written by Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne, Joey Curtis, Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Ryan Gosling has now partnered with Emma Stone in three films, culminating in the multiple Oscar winner ‘La La Land’ and that has now established them as one of modern cinemas great couples. This is true and they are …
Do The Right Thing (1989) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written and Directed by Spike Lee. Spike Lee is now one of the most famous, respected, and often controversial filmmakers working in Hollywood, but back in 1989, he was a young man with a lot to say, and he was intent on making an impact, and he certainly did just that. This …
The Sting (1973) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by David S. Ward, Directed by George Roy Hill. It’s no secret that this is one of the most legendary films of all time; adjusted for inflation it is one of the highest grossing films ever and it won multiple Oscars, including best picture. However, it also stands the test of …
Chloe (2009) – Review
A Sony Picture, Written by Erin Cressida Wilson, Directed Atom Egoyan. The erotic thriller has the potential to be one of the best genres in cinema when done right, but it is a genre that has also had so many poor films and knock offs that it is often tough to take serious. This film …
Darkman (1990) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, Chuck Pfarrer, Daniel Goldin, Joshua Goldin, Directed by Sam Raimi. Sam Raimi is the legendary director of ‘The Evil Dead’, ‘Spider-Man’ Trilogy, and the upcoming ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, and this is one of his most famous ‘cult’ hits. An early career starring …
Batman: Year One (2011) – Review
A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Tab Murphy, Directed by Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery. Over the years DC has produced some truly special animation, from Batman: The Animated Series all the way through to the current Harley Quinn show, and while this isn’t a particularly bad film, it certainly doesn’t match up to those heights. …
Superman (1978) – Review
A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman, Robert Benton, Directed by Richard Donner. This film is often regarded as the first ‘great’ superhero movie, and it is tough to argue. The film is simply excellent, with a real focus on the characters and interactions, instead of just non-stop action (due …
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