Only the privileged and those with nothing left to lose would decide to steal 12 million dollars' worth of rare books from the local university library, after a planning process that mostly involves watching movies and searching online how to carry out a robbery. They even forget to buy the taser. Not only do they not have a Plan B they don't have much of a Plan A ... American Animals Read More
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Crazy Rich Asians 3.5 stars
Oh Nick! Born into a family of billionaires – information he doesn't share with long-term girlfriend Rachel until they're flying first class from New York to ... Crazy Rich Asians Read More
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The Predator 3 stars
The predators in Shane Black's latest entry in the franchise are big game hunters, tracking and killing for sport – and we're the prey. They hunt for fun, and for ... The Predator Read More
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First Captain Marvel Trailer – Old Ladies, Don’t Get On Her Bad Side!
Yes a sweet old woman has really pissed Captain Marvel off. So much so that the superhero punches her on a bus. Only she's not really a sweet little old lady, but almost certainly a Skrull, a shape-shifting villain. Or maybe she is just a sweet little old ... First Captain Marvel Trailer – Old Ladies, Don’t Get On Her Bad Side! Read More
Mad Scientist Keanu In New Replicas Teaser
Mad Scientists, here's a tip – if you're going to clone someone's brain it needs to be in a cloned version of the person's original body, or someone hotter. Not in a robot that looks like a robot. The moment a dead man "wakes up" inside an android is ... Mad Scientist Keanu In New Replicas Teaser Read More
Stan And Ollie Trailer – The Show Must Go On!
"I'll miss us when we're gone" says Oliver Hardy. "So will you" replies Stan. I very nearly got myself into a fine mess by starting with one of their most famous quotes until I googled and discovered it's an infamous misquote and is actually "a nice ... Stan And Ollie Trailer – The Show Must Go On! Read More
Mary Poppins Returns In The Second Trailer
...and it's gorgeous. I was never a big Mary Poppins fan. As a child I was very cynical and literal, and when the actors appeared inside drawings I just thought to myself "but could that REALLY happen?" Luckily I'm less of a misery-guts now, and this return ... Mary Poppins Returns In The Second Trailer Read More
The Meg, But Metal: Second Hunter Killer Trailer Is Here
...and a new red poster! The film's out in Oktober so not long to wait now until Gerry saves me, I mean us, from World War 3. Check out the new trailer below – you can also see the first Hunter Killer trailer (released back in July) here. There's been a ... The Meg, But Metal: Second Hunter Killer Trailer Is Here Read More
“No Shade” Writer-Director Clare Anyiam-Osigwe On Colourism, Diversity In Filmmaking, & Her Love Of High Stakes
"Twelve years ago the British industry was really bleak for black creatives... The difference today is that festivals like BUFF have been operating as change-makers for unheard voices, providing a bridge for black talent to connect with decision makers or ... “No Shade” Writer-Director Clare Anyiam-Osigwe On Colourism, Diversity In Filmmaking, & Her Love Of High Stakes Read More
Horsing Around On John Wick 3
If Keanu Reeves doesn't end John Wick 3 soaring into the sky atop a fire-breathing dragon, I for one will be asking for my money back. And you don't know how close you came to getting a "horsing around" pun in that title. Oh. Sorry. The news and images ... Horsing Around On John Wick 3 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
Kean-Who? The Doctor Will See You Now
Cleverer than all of us put together. Immortal. Millions of fans around the world. Immortal. Time travel in a phone box. Immortal. Loves dogs. Immortal. I grew up on Doctor Who. Though I can't claim superfan status as I was behind the sofa the whole time ... Kean-Who? The Doctor Will See You Now Read More
My Animated Chat With Director Peter Peake On New Film ‘Take Rabbit’, Riddles, & Oscar Madness
Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated director Peter Peake is back with Take Rabbit, an animated short film based on the well-known riddle about transporting a fox, a rabbit and a cabbage across a river, one at a time, without leaving one in danger of being eaten by ... My Animated Chat With Director Peter Peake On New Film ‘Take Rabbit’, Riddles, & Oscar Madness Read More
Six Degrees & Kevin Bacon: The Making Of Short Film “Entrance No Exit”
*** Check out my Entrance No Exit cast & crew interviews *** It's a mysterious, extraordinary entity, a technological marvel that somehow becomes a repository for our heaviest baggage. Yes, I'm talking about Fiat 500s. Oh and film. 1. CHARIOTS OF ... Six Degrees & Kevin Bacon: The Making Of Short Film “Entrance No Exit” Read More
Cannes 2018: Lost In Film, Lost In France
I partied in a medieval turret over the bay. I was serenaded with a traditional song by an actor from Uzbekistan. I got an illegal red carpet selfie. I stood outside the Palais begging for a premiere ticket. I consumed more cheese than a '70s gameshow addict. ... Cannes 2018: Lost In Film, Lost In France Read More