Category: Film
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DVD Review: The Man From U.N.C.L.E
Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer prove that opposites do work together well in this classy and stylish spy thriller. Looking for a film involving spies, action with a great sense of humour that isn’t a James Bond film? Well look no further than Guy Ritchie’s latest film, based on the classic television series – which […]
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Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Film Review Roundup
Based on the revamp of Jane Austen’s novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, have critics found this film adaptation necessary for audiences? Variety: Andrew Barker described it as: “a moderately entertaining film, not deficient in old-fashioned costume drama when it pleases, nor in the power of being clever where it chooses, but awkward and unsatisfying.” Hit Fix.com: […]
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Review Round Up…Dad’s Army
The BBC comedy classic transfers to the big screen -but does it work as well as the original television series? Variety.com: Catherine Bray wrote: “Amiable to a fault, with gags both broad and gentle, Oliver Parker’s pic prompts sporadic chuckles rather than guffaws.” The Guardian: ** Peter Bradshaw felt that: ” it’s hard to escape the […]
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Coming Soon to Cinemas… A Warrior’s Tale
Prepare to be swept away by a young boy’s courage and imagination in new animated adventure A Warrior’s Tale, which will be in cinemas from the 1st April. Nine-year old Savva lives with his mum in a small village in a forest once protected by a pack of regal white wolves. When the wolves leave […]
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Review Round up: The Big Short
Find out what critics have made of this Oscar-nominated drama starring Brad Pitt and Steve Carell with Love London Love Culture’s pick of the reviews: The Guardian: ** Peter Bradshaw wrote: “The end result is a kind of exhausted acquiescence.” The Independent:**** Christopher Hooton described it as: “Serious but entertaining and intricate but funny is […]
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Sir Ian McKellen and BFI Launch Shakespeare on Film Project
The acclaimed actor and the BFI made the announcement at a press conference this morning. As one of the biggest programmes to celebrate the work of William Shakespeare and how it has been interpreted over the years, the BFI and Sir Ian McKellen will examine how the writer has influenced film makers over the years […]
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Film Review: The Program
This fascinating and gripping film tells the story of the remarkable rise and and fall of Lance Armstrong. Directed by Stephen Frears, the film has a documentary vibe about it in the way in which it has been filmed. It features archive footage from news reports to add an extra layer to the story and […]
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Coming Soon on DVD… Navy SEALS Vs Zombies
Ever wondered what would happen if America’s bravest warriors came up against something that was completely uncontrollable – wonder no more in this action packed film Navy SEALS Vs Zombies… Arriving on DVD on the 15th February, the film sees Michael Dudikoff star as Commander Sheer, the leader of a team of Navy SEALS charged with […]
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Coming soon on DVD… BAFTA and Oscar Nominated Brooklyn
Nominated for six BAFTA awards (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Outstanding British Film, Adapted Screenplay along with nominations for Make-up & Hair and Costume Design) and three Academy Awards (Best Film, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay), Brooklyn is a story of a young woman forced to make difficult choices. Brooklyn is based on the […]
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RIP Alan Rickman
Just as the world was getting used to the fact that David Bowie had passed away at the age of 69, news has broken about Alan Rickman’s death at the same age and of the same cause. Alan Rickman was an extraordinary actor on stage, screen and film.To many he will be most fondly remembered […]