Find out what critics have had to say about this new version of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrQkxUq88Zg The Guardian: ** "Mary is played by 14-year-old Dixie Egerickx, and she does bring the right kind of ingenuous, tomboyish confidence and innocent boldness – the way I imagine Lucy Pevensie from the Narnia stories." Tatler:… Continue reading Review Round Up: The Secret Garden
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First Impressions…The Secret Garden
This new version based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's popular novel is set for release in cinemas next month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKCVKzaJLiA In the dark times that we currently live in, this is a great story to help to reinvigorate our lives with a bit of hope. While some perhaps feel that a fourth version of this story… Continue reading First Impressions…The Secret Garden
REVIEW: Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again
Laughter, fun and tears are the name of the game in this surprisingly touching sequel to the original. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd4cLL_MP7M Exactly ten years ago, Mamma Mia! first hit the big screen, now audiences are whisked back for more fun and laughter in this hilarious and spirited sequel that is divided into two different parts. The first… Continue reading REVIEW: Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again
DVD Review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Matt Greenhalgh's beautiful adaptation of Peter Turner's memoir combined with Paul McGuigan's tender direction makes for compelling and heartbreaking viewing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_zpvLAnOaM Jamie Bell and Annette Bening offer up two stunningly raw performances in this tender film about the ups and downs of the relationship between film actress Gloria Grahame and Peter Turner in the final… Continue reading DVD Review: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Brooklyn
The winner of Best British Film at this year's BAFTA awards and based on Colm Tôibín's best selling novel has plenty to recommend it and here is a list of five good reasons why you need to watch it (in no particular order): 5. It's a truly moving and heartwarming story: telling the story of one… Continue reading Five Reasons Why You Should Watch Brooklyn
REVIEW: Brooklyn
This charming and beautiful film based on Colm Tóibín's novel shows what it is like when your heart is divided between two countries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ekxPFTZm1Y The story follows Eilis as she moves from Ireland to New York to start a new life. As she begins to settle down and enjoy her new life, a family tragedy calls… Continue reading REVIEW: Brooklyn
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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ekxPFTZm1Y Brooklyn is based on… Continue reading Coming soon on DVD… BAFTA and Oscar Nominated Brooklyn