If you remember the 90s then, well, we’ve probably met before. Watching Oasis at Maine Road (I was definitely there). Watching Oasis at Knebworth (I think I was there). Watching Oasis at the Riverside in Newcastle when they stormed offstage after a “brawl” (technically I wasn’t there at all but I tell everyone I was)…. First look at Ewen Bremner as Alan McGee in “Creation Stories” movie Read More
30 years on, Bill And Ted are back to face the music
*** UPDATE 17/12/19: check out new images from the movie *** Bill & Ted 3 is officially on the way – with a release date of 21/08/20. The full title is Bill & Ted Face The Music, and stars Alex Winter (Bill S. Preston) and Keanu Reeves (Ted “Theodore” Logan), otherwise known as the Wyld… 30 years on, Bill And Ted are back to face the music Read More
MyFilmClub study finds young people more isolated than over-55s. Can cinema help?
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
Romantic drama “No Shade” gets UK cinema release
Clare Anyiam-Osigwe now becomes only the sixth Black British female director in history to have a feature film released in UK cinemas. The movie – a witty, emotional yet hard-hitting look at colourism in Black relationships – has already had successful premieres at the Cannes Film Festival, in Washington and in London, where it opened… Romantic drama “No Shade” gets UK cinema release Read More
John Wick 3: Parabellum Cast Announced…
*** My 4.5/5 star review of John Wick 3: Parabellum *** UPDATE 21/03/19: NEW TRAILER FOR JOHN WICK: PARABELLUM. Watch now. …and the new characters make it sound like an underworld TV wrestling show. So far, these actors new to the franchise have been announced: Asia Kate Dillon as The Adjudicator, Angelica Houston as The Director,… John Wick 3: Parabellum Cast Announced… Read More
THE FINAL Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer
*** Read my review of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom *** “And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it beeeeeeeeee….” Come on, who doesn’t love a sing-song. This new artwork was released in anticipation of the new and final Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom trailer,… THE FINAL Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Trailer Read More
Super Man To Superhero? Keanu Goes Kapow!
Look, I don’t write these headlines! Actually I do, I write everything on here. According to Deadline, Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in a vigilante superhero movie. His first superhero film – or alternatively his seventh, if like me you include both Bill & Teds, Constantine, John Wick 1 and John Wick 2…. Super Man To Superhero? Keanu Goes Kapow! Read More
Den’s After Diamonds in Den Of Thieves 2
There’s going to be a Den Of Thieves sequel and I couldn’t be more excited (apart from for John Wick: Chapter 3, obviously). And I have SO many questions: – Will they push those Robin Hood puns as far as they can go, even though <SPOILER!> poor old Ray Merrimen is no more? – Will… Den’s After Diamonds in Den Of Thieves 2 Read More
ECACon 2018 – Event Cinema Association Conference This Week In London
This week sees ECACon2018, the Event Cinema Association (ECA) conference, at The Vue in London’s West End – hosted by John Rubey of Rubey Entertainment. When it comes to those big screen events that have started popping up – West End plays, operas, musical extravaganzas, sports and other specials – it’s the ECA that supports… ECACon 2018 – Event Cinema Association Conference This Week In London Read More
Still Not Very Good At Retiring: John Wick 3 Release Date Announced
UPDATE 21/03/19: NEW TRAILER FOR JOHN WICK: PARABELLUM. Watch now. We’ve got a release date for John Wick: Chapter 3: it’s coming out on 17 May 2019. That’s only 603 days away! 603 days to get all those bloodstains out of those lovely suits, John. Actually I have no idea how many days away it is,… Still Not Very Good At Retiring: John Wick 3 Release Date Announced Read More
RIP Harry Dean Stanton, 91 But Always 55 To Me
The great character actor Harry Dean Stanton has died, at an incredible 91. Am I the only person who felt he was permanently in his mid-50s? Even when he didn’t actually look like that? He was in so many movies but my favourite memories of him are in Pretty In Pink as Andie’s dad with *that* dress,… RIP Harry Dean Stanton, 91 But Always 55 To Me Read More
Tom Hardy And The Importance of Playing Ernest
I love heroes who look like heroic failures but actually were incredibly successful against the odds, even if they didn’t complete their stated mission. Whether it’s George Mallory attempting to summit Everest in 1924 in hobnail boots and a tweed coat (I like to think he and Irving made it to the top); or Sir… Tom Hardy And The Importance of Playing Ernest Read More