To shore up their throne a monarch will lean heavily on symbolism, as does director Josie Rourke; so much so that the constant allusions to the symmetry and asymmetry in the two queens' lives sometimes threaten to overwhelm the whole movie. My advice is simply to lie back and enjoy it, as otherwise your frustrations will bubble (and besides, I like patterns). This is ... Mary Queen Of Scots Read More
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Glass 3 stars
For much of Glass's running time, it feels as if director M Night Shyamalan is sticking two fingers up to everyone who looks down on superhero movies, those who love ... Glass Read More
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Colette (London Film Festival) 3.5 stars
I am the real Claudine, the young women of Paris all cry, as Colette's series of novels about a young French woman hit a nerve. Born Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette ... Colette (London Film Festival) Read More
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And Away We Go! John Wick 3: Parabellum Trailer Is Finally Here
It's here and it's brilliantly batshit (and brilliant). In the words of Winston, "Jonathan, what have you done?" Finally, the first John Wick 3: Parabellum trailer. Here's the official blurb: "Super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 ... And Away We Go! John Wick 3: Parabellum Trailer Is Finally Here Read More
Who You Gonna Call? Jason Reitman! (And Hopefully Bill Murray)
Actually it was fewer calls and more tweets when the world found out on Tuesday that there's to be a new Ghostbusters sequel. Jason Reitman, son of original Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman, announced he'd been secretly working on the new film – and then ... Who You Gonna Call? Jason Reitman! (And Hopefully Bill Murray) Read More
Velvet Buzzsaw Trailer Gives Splatter Painting A New Meaning
If you're the kind of person who thinks most modern art is horrific, well cheer up because after years of being mocked for not understanding a picture's deeper meaning, or being convinced it's been hung the wrong way up, you may finally have the last ... Velvet Buzzsaw Trailer Gives Splatter Painting A New Meaning Read More
Carol Goes Grunge In New Captain Marvel Teaser Plus Featurette & Posters
It's only two months until the release of Captain Marvel, with Brie Larson playing the titular superhero. And a load of new treats have just been released to keep us going until the main course. Just out are: a new "special look" teaser trailer. ... Carol Goes Grunge In New Captain Marvel Teaser Plus Featurette & Posters Read More
Finally A Trailer About The World’s Top Assassin! No Not That One
Mads Mikkelsen is Duncan Vizla, the World's Top Assassin (Ret'd), brought out of retirement because someone killed his owl. I'm kidding about the owl bit. But there is the World's Top Owl in the trailer. No. He's brought out of retirement to deal with a ... Finally A Trailer About The World’s Top Assassin! No Not That One Read More
Another Replicas Trailer! It’s Almost Like They’re…
Check out all three trailers, and a Replicas press junket interview, below (not with me. No, I don't know why they didn't ask me either) Cloning drama Replicas is coming back to life after hanging around like Schrodinger's Movie for what seems like ... Another Replicas Trailer! It’s Almost Like They’re… Read More
2019: The Ones To Watch (And Then Watch)
What a year for movies 2019 is promising to be – the new (and final) John Wick instalment appears in May, and Gerard Butler's Angel Has Fallen is out in August. That title makes it sound like a sequel to Constantine, but never mind – if it can top Mike Banning ... 2019: The Ones To Watch (And Then Watch) Read More
2018: The Good The Bad & The Ugly (But Mostly Good)
Well that went quick! It seems like no time since I was writing my 2018 To-Watch list and thinking how long it was until Aquaman was coming out. And in some ways, not a whole amount has changed in the past 12 months. We're still in the EU (just), and we ... 2018: The Good The Bad & The Ugly (But Mostly Good) Read More
10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick
Die Hard a Christmas movie? Maybe, but no one in a vest that grubby would be allowed into my sparkly, well-dressed festive celebrations. Even an A-lister needs to make an effort if they want to get their yule log anywhere near my Christmas stockings. But ... 10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick Read More
Gerard Butler’s “Keepers” Reappears As “The Vanishing” In New Trailer
I've always liked the idea of living in an isolated lighthouse for some peace and quiet, plus I'm the only person I know who loves big lights. Now, though, I think I'd refuse to go without 300 Spartan soldiers to protect me – after watching this trailer, ... Gerard Butler’s “Keepers” Reappears As “The Vanishing” In New Trailer Read More
Surfacing Now – Six Submarine Movies To Dive Into
The red posters. The blue boilersuits. A tagline with a water-related pun. The phrase "cat and mouse". The seawater squirting into the missile room when the boat suffers a mild tap. You can't beat a good submarine movie. I'll admit I'm conflicted now. On ... Surfacing Now – Six Submarine Movies To Dive Into Read More
Director Marcelo Martinessi On Filmmaking In Conservative Paraguay, & The Women Who Inspired Him
Marcelo Martinessi is the writer-director of the award-winning The Heiresses, a story of relationship breakdown set in his native Paraguay – a country which after decades living under a dictatorship is only now starting to develop a film industry. The film ... Director Marcelo Martinessi On Filmmaking In Conservative Paraguay, & The Women Who Inspired Him Read More