An A24 Picture, Written and Directed by Sofia Coppola. The true story of the ‘Bling Ring’ is so utterly ridiculous and fascinating that I was really hoping we would get a deep exploration of the story and the people behind it. However, I cannot criticise the film for not being what I wanted, because it …
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Yesterday (2019) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Richard Curtis, Directed by Danny Boyle. A film from Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle, featuring music from the greatest band of all time, and starring Lily James, everything about that screams feels good romantic comedy, and that’s exactly what this film delivers. While the slightly sci-fi concept is never really …
Dune – First Look
Vanity Fair has officially dropped the first look at Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the iconic sci-fi novel ‘Dune’ and the images are strikingly beautiful. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Oscar Isaac, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Javier Bardem, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Charlotte Rampling, and many more. It is still currently due for …
Ben-Hur (1959) – Review
A Loews Inc Picture, Written by Karl Tunberg, Directed by William Wyler. This is an epic film in scale, story and runtime, and it justifies all those things. The story of one man’s remarkable fall, rise and redemption is supremely told, and it will always be my go to film to watch at Easter. The …
Anchorman: The Legend of Rob Burgundy (2004)
A DreamWorks Picture, Written by Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Directed by Adam McKay. Stay classy, planet Earth. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay have proved to be one of the most commercially successful comedy collaborations of recent times, but the actual quality of the projects is often debated. However, I struggle to accept any criticism of …
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Paddington 2 (2017) – Review
A StudioCanal Picture, Written by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Directed by Paul King. For very obvious reasons, the world is a anxious and sad place right now, and every glimmer of hope and optimism is particularly welcome. This is where Paddington comes in. Paddington 2 is probably the most heartwarming and charming film I have …
The Simpsons Season 3 (1991) – TV Review
In my opinion, this is the season where ‘the golden years’ of ‘The Simpsons’ begin. It is a season packed full of unique and fresh episodes, hilarious scenarios, and excellent voice work. The things that start here and will progress through the next decade of the show go on to define many elements of pop …
The Place Beyond The Pines (2013) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Derek Cianfrance, Ben Coccio, Darius Marder, Directed by Derek Cianfrance. Both Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper have been referred to as ‘heart throbs’ and ‘leading men’, and while that obviously has its merits due to their looks and charisma, they have both mostly made careers through being character actors in …
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The Updated MCU Release Slate
The Corona Virus pandemic has swept the globe, causing tragedy and destruction everywhere it goes. One place (although of course there are much more important things) it has hugely impacted is the movie industry. The last film that Disney released in the MCU was the biggest movie of all time ‘Avengers: Endgame’ back in April …
Rain Man (1988) – Review
A MGM Picture, Written by Barry Morrow, Ronald Bass, Directed by Barry Levinson. When it was initially released, this film launched to huge commercial and critical acclaim, winning 4 of the major 5 Oscars (only without Lead Actress, mainly because it doesn’t have one) and in the decades since, it is become a familiar part …
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