Dir: Zack Snyder Cast: Cast: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Michiel Huisman, Djimon Hounsou, Donna Bae, Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, Jena Malone, Ed Skrein, Fra Fee, Anthony Hopkins The first part of Zack Snyder's "original" sci-fi saga is derivative of countless better films from the genre that have come before it Over the past few decades... Continue Reading →
The Boy and the Heron (12A)
Dir: Hayao Miyazaki English Voice Cast: Luca Padovan, Robert Pattinson, Karen Fukuhara, Gemma Chan, Christian Bale, Mark Hamill, Florence Pugh, Willem Dafoe, Dave Bautista Japanese Voice Cast: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Aimyon, Yohino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Shohei Hino, Ko Shibasaki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Jun Kunimura Visionary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki returns after ten years of retirement... Continue Reading →
My Top Ten Worst Movies of 2023
Having looked back on my top ten films of the year it is clear to see it was a great year for cinema. Although not every cinematic release has been a success, financially or critically, so as well as compiling a list of my top ten films of the year, I have also decided to... Continue Reading →
My Top Ten Movies of 2023
2023 has been a solid year at the cinema after a few underperforming years as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent fallout. 2023 finally saw people gradually make their way back to the cinema, with films such as: Barbie, Oppenheimer and Super Mario Bros. Movie making $1billion at the worldwide box office. There... Continue Reading →
What to Watch in January
2023 has finally come to a close, and what a year it was for cinema despite a few months of SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes. These strikes have seen several major films such as: Dune: Part Two and The Bikeriders, pushed back so expect to see them in the upcoming year. January is always a strong... Continue Reading →
Maestro (15)
Dir: Bradley Cooper Cast: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Michael Urie After a messy start, Bradley Cooper's well crafted Leonard Bernstein biopic eventually finds its footing as a showy overview of the composer's tremendous talent and complex marriage. Back in 2019, there was public outcry following Bradley Cooper's egregious snub... Continue Reading →
Academy Award Shortlists
Just one month away from the Academy Award nominations, AMPAS have announced the shortlists for a handful of categories including: sound; score; international film; and Visual Effects. This will be an indicator as to what films may be appearing on voters ballots in a months time. There are anticipated inclusions for Oscar frontrunners: "Barbie", "Oppenheimer",... Continue Reading →
Priscilla (15)
Dir: Sofia Coppola Cast: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi Cailee Spaeny shines as the wide-eyed, titular star in Sofia Coppola's tender look at the toxic yet co-dependent relationship between Priscilla and Elvis Presley Sofia Coppola's adaptation of Priscilla Presley's 1985 autobiography entitled, Elvis and Me, will make uncomfortable viewing for the die hard Elvis fans out... Continue Reading →
Godzilla Minus One (12A)
Dir: Takashi Yamazaki Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki Amongst the death and destruction from the legendary Kaiju, is an emotionally compelling story which elevates the latest Godzilla movie to one of the best of the series. As I waited for my much anticipated screening of... Continue Reading →
National Board of Review
To help keep tabs of Awards Season, I will be posting some of the more minor precursors as well as the major ones such as the Globes and Critics' Choice. One awards show that has already announced its winners is the National Board of Review, with the nominees and winners announced on the 6th December. The... Continue Reading →
