It turns out that the loneliness epidemic we hear so much about is worse among young people than the over 55s, who are traditionally the group most often seen as isolated. Can cinema provide some of the answers? A recent survey of over 2000 people on cinema-going and loneliness in Britain has found that over… MyFilmClub study finds young people more isolated than over-55s. Can cinema help? Read More
John Wick 3: Parabellum – Pictures
UPDATE 21/03/19: NEW TRAILER FOR JOHN WICK: PARABELLUM. Watch now. If there’s one thing the John Wick 3: Parabellum trailer has shown us is that the cinematography is going to be one of the biggest stars of the movie. What we’ve seen so far reminds me of both Blade Runners. (The cinematographer is Dan Laustsen,… John Wick 3: Parabellum – Pictures 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 a few hours later a little teaser trailer arrived. This new Ghostbusters is… Who You Gonna Call? Jason Reitman! (And Hopefully Bill Murray) Read More
John Wick 3: Parabellum Poster Revealed, But Backwards (Plus Teaser!)
UPDATE 21/03/19: NEW TRAILER FOR JOHN WICK: PARABELLUM. Watch now. Lionsgate have released the first poster for the third instalment of the John Wick franchise, AND the first trailer is coming this Thursday (click down for a 10 second teaser). The poster shows John staring moodily through the glass of the Continental hotel front door,… John Wick 3: Parabellum Poster Revealed, But Backwards (Plus Teaser!) Read More
Golden Globes: Winners, Dresses, Dresses, Dresses And ONE CAPE
The 76th Golden Globes award ceremony took place in Hollywood on Sunday, the first of the big awards season events. Congratulations to the winners and everyone involved in the winning films, except Bryan Singer. The Golden Globes are awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), and include TV and film. Their category choices sometimes… Golden Globes: Winners, Dresses, Dresses, Dresses And ONE CAPE 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 jogging away from a… 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 still haven’t seen Replicas…. 2018: The Good The Bad & The Ugly (But Mostly Good) Read More
London Film Festival (LFF) – What’s It Like As Press?
Increasingly, freelance and new critics are using fundraising platforms to help pay for the costs of attending film festivals. But some of the big festivals are also trying to do more – so if you can’t find information on a festival website about assistance with costs or mentoring, contact the press office and ask if there’s anything… London Film Festival (LFF) – What’s It Like As Press? Read More
London Film Festival Round-Up 2018
I saw some films! I met Jessica Hynes! I saw more films! I interview people! I met Jessica Hynes! And I spent a fortune on rail travelcards to meet Jessica Hynes! The 2018 BFI London Film Festival (LFF) ran from 10-21 October, finishing with me meeting Jessica Hynes, I mean with a red carpet world… London Film Festival Round-Up 2018 Read More
Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG
Do you want to shove Buddy from Elf‘s candy canes where the northern lights don’t shine? Do you actually give a shit whether George Bailey was born or not in It’s A Wonderful Life? Me too, in my darker festive moments. I actually LOVE Christmas. But it’s expensive, and hard work – with the highlight sticking… Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG 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
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 the one hand you’re isolated and no one can get to… Surfacing Now – Six Submarine Movies To Dive Into Read More