Gemini Man – Review Chris Edwards October 12, 2019 Reviews Who do you send to kill the best killer in the world? Pioneering director Ang Lee’s 14th feature sees an ageing hitman seeking retirement. But learning the truth about his final hit puts the sensationally...
Aladdin – Review Tori Brazier May 23, 2019 Reviews Shining, shimmering... but not so splendid. Aladdin’s first 30 minutes almost condemn it as the worst Disney live action remake (and there’s plenty of competition!). Terrible pace and a garbled storyline...
MiB at 20: What Made it So Good? James Andrews July 2, 2017 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia Have a quick think about your memories of the first Men in Black film. What immediately comes to mind is likely to include sharp suits, sunglasses, big-ass silver guns (and a certain tiny one), odd-couple...
Top 10 Crossover Artists Carmen Paddock June 14, 2017 Analysis, Features, Top 10 Nick Broomfield’s documentary Whitney: Can I Be Me – an examination of one of the 20th century’s greatest singers – hits UK cinemas this week. Considering Houston’s astounding career across various...
Your Week In Film: Nuns, Gunn and The Man From U.N.C.L.E Stephen O'Nion April 21, 2017 News 1. Will Smith might grant our wish and play the Genie Disney really want a piece of that Big Willie style. According to Deadline, the studio is eager for Will Smith to play the Genie in the upcoming...
Your Week In Film: Golden Globes, Blue Eyes, Pink Elephants Stephen O'Nion January 13, 2017 News 1. Golden Globes love La La Land, Aaron Taylor-Johnson Sunday night saw the 74th Golden Globes roll into town and hand out a whole load of awards to La La Land. Best Motion Picture (Musical/Comedy), Best...
Your Week In Film: TIFF, Affleck’s Return, Sorkin’s Debut, Deathstroke, and more! Stephen O'Nion September 9, 2016 News 1. Toronto International Film Festival kicks off with The Magnificent Seven This week the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) kicked off with Antoine Fuqua's The Magnificent Seven. Unsurprisingly for...
Your Week In Film: Sausage Scandals, Sherlock, Suicide Squad Shame, and more! Stephen O'Nion August 19, 2016 News 1. Sausage Party animators denied screen credits and forced to work unpaid overtime Seth Rogan and Evan Goldberg's Sausage Party might have seemed a risk, but for all intents and purposes it's a risk...
Suicide Squad – Review Joni Blyth August 5, 2016 Reviews It’s tough to follow a masterpiece, but it can be tougher to follow a failure. While the new Ultimate Edition has made some headway into redeeming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, all eyes are on Suicide...
Where Are They Now?: Independence Day David Brake June 21, 2016 Features, Nostalgia, Where Are They Now? It's shockingly now 20 years since the human race (see: America) saved the world from that pesky alien scum on the 4th of July. Yet Hollywood - the fools - have let the aliens come back, with the new...
Concussion – Review Phil W. Bayles February 15, 2016 Reviews There are a lot of interesting stories knocking about in Concussion. The compassionate Nigerian doctor Bennet Omalu is a fascinating example of the American Dream made flesh, and his unearthing of a massive...
Music of the Movies: Rap Music Eddie Falvey August 27, 2015 Behind The Curtain, Features, Music of the Movies For the most part, the reception to the incoming (in the UK, at least) N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton has been surprisingly positive. Despite boasting a running time that rivals Gladiator - the film...
Focus – Review Rachel Brook February 26, 2015 Reviews Focus is a film of clear halves; a time jump refreshes the narrative just as you start to wonder if its hackneyed premise is actually going anywhere. Despite a somewhat predictable conclusion, Ficarra and...
A Love Letter To… Independence Day David Brake June 6, 2014 Features, Love Letter, Nostalgia 1 Comment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoLywiaM6PA The above is one of the most inspirational and motivational speeches ever recorded on film. It's from President Whitmore, speaking on the eve of humanity's final...
The Citizen Kane of Awful: After Earth Tom Bond February 4, 2014 Features, Nostalgia, The Citizen Kane of Awful 5 Comments For Your Consideration: After Earth Cast: Jaden Smith, Will Smith, Sophie Okonedo Director: M. Night Shyamalan Writer: Gary Whitta, M. Night Shyamalan, Will Smith Estimated Budget: $130...