Film Reviews

Now You See Me 2 (2016)

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Daniel Radcliffe, Lizzy Caplan, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine Director: John M Chu You can't be blamed, perhaps for turning your nose up at a sequel directed by the guy who did the Justin Bieber movie and Step Up 2. But I guess it's useful as a… Continue reading Now You See Me 2 (2016)

105 Must See Films

105 Must See Films: Captain Blood (1935)

Starring: Errol Flynn, Olivia De Havilland Director: Michael Curtiz A swashbuckling romance in which a good English doctor (Flynn) is mistaken for a traitor and sold into white slavery in Jamaica. When he is bought by the beautiful daughter of a local colonel (De Havilland), his skills as a physician come to light, but as soon… Continue reading 105 Must See Films: Captain Blood (1935)

Film Reviews, Uncategorized

The Secret Life Of Pets (2016)

Starring: Louis CK, Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart Director: Yarrow Cheney, Chris Renaud It has been pointed out that the basic plot of this film is a lot like the premise for the original Toy Story film. Max is a little dog who is his owners best friend and soul mate, living with her in a… Continue reading The Secret Life Of Pets (2016)

Film Reviews

Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Jeff Goldblum, Bill Pullman Director: Roland Emmerich I remember when Independence Day it came out. It was a huge blockbuster, with one liners, an ensemble cast, and that shot of the White House being blown up. At the time, for some reason, than ending didn't seem improbable, it was just all big fun. This… Continue reading Independence Day: Resurgence (2016)

Film Reviews

Preview: Ben Hur (2016)

Starring: Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Morgan Freeman Director: Timur Bekmambetov Not entirely sure why this particular story needed a remake, but with the burgeoning success of biblical and Christian films in America, there is perhaps a market for it. And if you don't mind the kinds of historical inaccuracies that tend to make dumb action… Continue reading Preview: Ben Hur (2016)

105 Must See Films, Uncategorized

105 Must See Films: Dances With Wolves (1990)

Starring: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonell, Graham Greene Director: Kevin Costner Lt John Dunbar is a man of fine sensibilities and a civil war hero, who requests a post on the frontier, which he finds is deserted. Whilst he stays, waiting for more relief to be sent, he starts to commune with nature, befriending a local… Continue reading 105 Must See Films: Dances With Wolves (1990)

Film Reviews, Uncategorized

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Starring: Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, Lili Simmons, Richard Jenkins, David Arquette Director: S. Craig Zahler First off, I was a bit cheeky with the poster this time. You can buy the above here, but it's not the official poster or DVD cover. The posters for this film do a pretty shit job of conveying… Continue reading Bone Tomahawk (2015)

105 Must See Films, Film Reviews, Uncategorized

105 Must See Films: Gravity (2013)

Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney Director: Alfonso Cuarón Overhyped film about astronaut Ryan Stone (Bullock)  who is separated from her spaceship during a freak accident, and must use all her ingenuity to survive. The central performance by Bullock is the actress at her finest, and perhaps the accolades that the film received are highly deserved.… Continue reading 105 Must See Films: Gravity (2013)

Film Reviews, Uncategorized

Tomorrowland (2015)

Starring: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie Director: Brad Bird Sci-fi movie created by the guy who dreamed up Finding Nemo and starring the incomparable George Clooney, what could go wrong? Based on a Disney ride, (which before you scoff, you’ll remember the Pirates Of the Carribean films also were) there’s plenty of scope for… Continue reading Tomorrowland (2015)