UPDATE: my 4-star review is now live It’s the final poster, with the tagline Love Knows Best, which is quite true if I were to change my first name by deed poll to Love. The film is another adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about a sweet, privileged meddler, and with the heroine played by… New poster for new Emma, but does it cut the mustard? Read More
Uncut Gems 4.5 stars
“They say you can see the whole universe in opals” says New York jeweller and gambler Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler). Look closely at the start of the film and that universe turns before our eyes from the sparkling multicolours of the gemstone into Howard’s colon as he undergoes a medical procedure; and throughout the film… Uncut Gems Read More
Clemency (London Film Festival 2019) 5 stars
As she prepares to execute another inmate, Bernadine must confront the psychological and emotional demons her job creates, ultimately connecting her to the man she is sanctioned to kill. Clemency, a film set on an American prison’s Death Row, starts with a bodged killing, though it’s one planned by the State. We don’t know the details… Clemency (London Film Festival 2019) Read More
New featurette shows Renée Zellweger’s transformation into Judy Garland
With Judy nominated for Oscars in the Best Actress and Make-Up categories, a new featurette has been released showing Renee’s transformation into the singer and actress. It’s short but fascinating, adding extra wrinkles being the opposite of what most of us try to do with make up. Check it out below, and scroll down for… New featurette shows Renée Zellweger’s transformation into Judy Garland Read More
Regent Street Cinema to show Andy Warhol’s “Eat” & “Restaurant” this month
To coincide with the current exhibition Feast for the Eyes at The Photographers’ Gallery, London’s Regent Street Cinema is screening Andy Warhol’s Eat (1963) and Restaurant (aka L’Avventura) (1965) on 16MM. The screening takes place on 23 January at 7.30pm – find out more and book here. Eat captures the simple act of a man… Regent Street Cinema to show Andy Warhol’s “Eat” & “Restaurant” this month Read More
Parasite: special previews + live satellite Q&A with director Bong Joon Ho
The previews for the Oscar- and BAFTA-nominated critical and box office smash will take place on 3 February. Director Bong Joon Ho will be appearing live at Curzon Mayfair with over 140 cinemas taking part, allowing film fans nationwide to be involved. Screenings start at 6pm and tickets are on sale now at www.parasitemovie.co.uk. Parasite is a comedy… Parasite: special previews + live satellite Q&A with director Bong Joon Ho Read More
“What’s up Doc?” Morbius teaser-trailer released
“How far are we allowed to go, to fix something that’s broken?” asks Dr Michael Morbius of his mentor, played by Jared Harris. “Until the remedy is worse than the disease”, he replies. Jared Leto is the Marvel villain, in the longest teaser trailer I’ve ever seen. It’s a welcome change from some of the blink-and-you-miss-it… “What’s up Doc?” Morbius teaser-trailer released Read More
Casting news: George Clooney’s untitled Mark L Smith project, but it’s okay as I’ve got just the name for it
I won’t lie, when I received the email from Netflix I misread it as Mark E. Smith and thought Gorgeous George had got himself involved in a biopic about the late frontman of The Fall. It isn’t, though I’m still interested as it’s a post-apocalyptic drama, and they’re one of my favourite genres – especially… Casting news: George Clooney’s untitled Mark L Smith project, but it’s okay as I’ve got just the name for it Read More
NEW international trailer for superhero movie BLOODSHOT turns Vin Diesel into the ultimate weapon
Vin Diesel is soldier Ray Garrison – brought back from the dead, enhanced with nanotechnology. What could possibly go wrong for evil scientist Guy Pearce, who can, and did, rebuild him? “He’s unlike anything we’ve seen before, and he’s entirely in our control” intones Dr Emil Harting (Pearce), though something tells me Bloodshot won’t stay… NEW international trailer for superhero movie BLOODSHOT turns Vin Diesel into the ultimate weapon Read More
Spike Lee announced as jury president at Cannes film Festival
Filmmaker Spike Lee has been announced as jury president at the 73rd Festival de Cannes, which runs from Tuesday 12 to Saturday 23 May 2020. The Official Selection and the composition of the Jury will be revealed in mid-April. In 2018 Lee returned to Cannes after a 22 year absence, with BlacKkKlansman, based on the true… Spike Lee announced as jury president at Cannes film Festival Read More
Oscar nominations revealed… and “Congratulations to those men”
That quote is from actress/writer/director/creator Issa Rae, after announcing the all male Directing nominations line up. And the nominations taken as a whole do feel uninspired (whether we should have expected more is another matter). Joker leads the pack with 11 nominations, including Joaquin Phoenix for Leading Actor. The Irishman, 1917 and Once upon A… Oscar nominations revealed… and “Congratulations to those men” Read More
The Souvenir 4 stars
An 80s-set coming of age story, The Souvenir charts a woman trapped in an emotionally abusive relationship, increasingly desperate to find her voice as disparate forces buffet her, for reasons malicious and benign. Writer-director Joanna Hogg’s film is a classic example of how a toxic relationship can mark us for ever; though as its young,… The Souvenir Read More
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