Edward Hall directs this latest film based on Noel Coward’s play – but how did critics react to it? The Guardian: * “Despite the heavyweight cast, the film’s production values are those of a kids’ TV show that might go out on a weekday afternoon.” The Financial Times: * “Hall recycles the set-up as pure… Read More
REVIEW: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Immensely funny but also deeply sincere, this comedy is exactly what people need right now. My goodness what a joyful if somewhat wacky comedy this new Netflix film is. With all its unique twists and turns (including how Fire Saga end up at the Eurovision Song Contest) its probably best that you don’t try and… Read More
REVIEW: Beauty & The Beast
This live action version of the beloved animated classic has plenty of action – but could use stronger characterisations to make it an even stronger film. For those who (like me) grew up knowing and loving the original animated fairytale classic, there were some doubts about whether Bill Condon’s live action version could live up… Read More
REVIEW: Beauty and the Beast: Deluxe Edition Soundtrack
As the new live action film prepares to be released in cinemas, Love London Love Culture has listened to the film’s deluxe soundtrack… The film is already been under fire from fans of the original film for Emma Watson being cast as Belle to Ariana Grande and John Legend’s version of the title track –… Read More
Review Round Up: Beauty & the Beast
Emma Watson stars in Bill Condon’s remake of the classic animated film – but will it stand the test of time in the eyes of the critics? Daily Review: ** “It is destined, if not to fade into obscurity, then certainly to fade in one way or another: the consequence of existing only in reference… Read More
Five Things Looking Forward to About…Beauty & The Beast
Following a wonderful afternoon with Alan Menken last week and ahead of the new live action version of the classic animated film. Here are five things Love London Love Culture is looking forward to about the new film: 1. Three new songs to be included: in a recent event in London celebrating the launch of the new… Read More
First Impressions: Beauty & The Beast Trailer
The first trailer for the 2017 live action version of the animated classic has been released – so what can we expect? This early 90’s Disney animated classic is being brought to life once again in anticipated new film starring Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey) and Emma Watson (Harry Potter). Now the first trailer has officially… Read More
First Impressions… Beauty and the Beast
It’s here!It’s finally here! The first teaser trailer for Disney’s live action remake of Beauty and the Beast has been released, and its really very clever! Disney is on a roll at the moment with its remakes of its classic animation films (well – with Alice in Wonderland being the exception to the rule), and… Read More