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 and probably missed some key plot points. And you know how much… Kean-Who? The Doctor Will See You Now 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 FIRE Never was this shown so clearly than when I waited at the station with three actors to… 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. Oh and I saw some FILMS. This is… Cannes 2018: Lost In Film, Lost In France Read More
Cannes Film Festival: Quick Tips
Check out my long-read article on *my* 2018 Cannes Film Festival, or read my quick Top 15 Cannes Tips here: 1 Be nice to the festival security people, they’re trying to keep you safe (and are very helpful and friendly). 2 Check out the Journalists Terrace in the Palais Des Festivals for a chilled-out place to… Cannes Film Festival: Quick Tips Read More
Five Fave Mother’s Day Movie Motherfunsters
Happy UK Mother’s Day! (13 May in other countries which means I can re-use this article then; you know how we mums love hand-me-downs.) I hope you all gave yourselves the day off. Those chores will still be there tomorrow! In the meantime these are some of my favourite Movie Mums. All complex women doing… Five Fave Mother’s Day Movie Motherfunsters Read More
Severance Pay (NSFL: Not Suitable For Lunchtime)
I’m not a fan of people having bits chopped off onscreen even if they’re really evil, in which case chop off all the bits, just do it in another room. But I’ve noticed a trend in movies that takes giving someone the finger to a whole new level. Yes, digit-docking is a thing. You can see… Severance Pay (NSFL: Not Suitable For Lunchtime) Read More
2018 Movies – The Ones To Watch (And Then Watch)
How quickly we move on – I’m not at the “John Wick who?” stage yet, but there are so many new movies to look forward to. These are some of my most anticipated films of 2018, and it’s fair to say that sweaters, sci fi and prehistoric sharks feature quite heavily. 1. Destination Wedding Everyone’s… 2018 Movies – The Ones To Watch (And Then Watch) Read More
Top 20 Movie Reviews from 2017
I’d never have thought, as I sat in a New York screening room watching Super Dark Times back in September, that it would turn out to be my most popular review of 2017. Or that the overwrought 1996 Keanu Reeves vehicle Chain Reaction would deliver more traffic this year than Edgar Wright’s critically acclaimed, soundtrack-driven heist… Top 20 Movie Reviews from 2017 Read More
My 2017 Movie Moments
Don’t worry, 2017 is the year, not the amount – there are only 10 on my list. In the cinema I started January with La La Land, and finished December with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. And in between I reviewed well over 100 films – in cinemas and screening rooms, on Netflix, Amazon, Shudder… My 2017 Movie Moments Read More
Have A Merry John Wick Christmas!
Thank you for visiting this site over the past year. And for the comments, apart from the ones trying to sell me V1agra. Here’s to a year of fantastic movies in 2018! Love from Keanu, Daisy the Dog, The pitbull with no name, and me!
2017 Round-Up: Cinema & The C-Word
Movieland 2017 has given us some terrific performances, amazing stories, breathtaking cinematography and moving scores. You can read about that shit anywhere though. So instead let’s concentrate our cinematic analysis of 2017 on things beginning with the letter C. C Is For Christopher (Plummer) After months of allegations about sexual abuse and harassment carried out… 2017 Round-Up: Cinema & The C-Word 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 the only real alternative Christmas film that matters is John… 10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick Read More