The UK’s cinema lockdown and the endless blockbuster postponements at least means smaller movies are finding an audience – and Philophobia director Guy Davies is trying to ensure that for his own indie film, by putting together his own DIY cinema release schedule. Despite being a scheduling newbie, he currently has 43 cinemas lined up… Fear not – UK indie Philophobia has a trailer and a cinema release Read More
Bond is (put) back… again
The original release date for no Time To Die was 2 April 2020 – and very excited I was too, what with that being my birthday. Now it’s been delayed again from its previous latest slot, November 2020, to 2 April 2021, so at least I don’t have to change my plans. Apparently this move… Bond is (put) back… again Read More
Disasteroid movie Greenland going straight to PVOD in the US
UPDATE: UK RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED. More here *** Check out these Greenland interviews with Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott Glenn and Ric Roman Waugh *** It’s already been moved more times than me weeping over a TikTok about kittens, and finally apocalyptic comet movie Greenland has given up the ghost and will be going straight… Disasteroid movie Greenland going straight to PVOD in the US Read More
Once more unto the seats, dear friends! How safe is safe enough?
Every release is a risk, and there’s always the fear that a misguided decision to re-issue Cats could ruin UK cinema for ever. Have you been back to the cinema yet? I have, though not nearly to the extent that I used to go. Partly this is due to the lack of films I want… Once more unto the seats, dear friends! How safe is safe enough? Read More
Greenland joins Wonder Woman 1984 with a pushed-back release date
Both Wonder Woman 1984, and Greenland 1998 (just kidding) have been put back to later this year. Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman sequel is now scheduled to open in the UK on Boxing Day and in the US on Christmas Day, and Greenland has an an yet-unannounced fourth-quarter release planned. Gerard Butler’s comet survival movie has… Greenland joins Wonder Woman 1984 with a pushed-back release date Read More
Actor Robert Pham on performing in live lockdown horror In The Shadow It Waits
Never mind living the dream, Robert Pham really is living the horror – acting in the supernatural lockdown tale In The Shadow It Waits, which is performed live each time, has meant his home is also a horror film set. Michael Beets’ study of isolation and loneliness is performed live by its Australian cast for… Actor Robert Pham on performing in live lockdown horror In The Shadow It Waits Read More
Writer-director Michael Beets on his LIVE lockdown horror movie “In The Shadow It Waits”
“It looks like a film, but it hinges on the excitement of live performance. I’d love to give this format a name, so any ideas are welcome!” Michael Beets A study of isolation combined with modern living, In The Shadow It Waits sees a group of twenty-something colleagues, struggling with lockdown, become entangled in a… Writer-director Michael Beets on his LIVE lockdown horror movie “In The Shadow It Waits” Read More
In The Shadow It Waits 4 stars
Four twenty-something co-workers, bored with their day jobs and sick of being locked up in isolation, play a silly online game and unwittingly prove the truth of an urban legend. However, whilst they may not be able to get out, that doesn’t mean that something can’t get in… In The Shadow It Waits is performed… In The Shadow It Waits Read More
TENET release dates… released
*** My 4-star review *** If lockdown has taught me anything it’s that TENET release dates should not be considered final. That said, we have a new one so maybe put it in your diary with a hopeful emoji next to it? Variety has reported that Christopher Nolan’s time-travelling thriller is opening internationally from 26… TENET release dates… released Read More
Performed and edited live, lockdown horror “In The Shadow It Waits”: teaser trailer and how to watch
Inspired by the COVID 19 lockdown, award-winning Australian director Michael Beets has created In The Shadow It Waits – which will be performed live and edited in real time with actors in their own homes. You can watch it this Saturday 25 July – actors in different states across Australia will be performing at 6am their… Performed and edited live, lockdown horror “In The Shadow It Waits”: teaser trailer and how to watch Read More
BFI London Film Festival’s 2020 format announced: virtual premieres, regional cinema screenings – and you, the jury
This year it’s all about Virtual LFF and LFF In Cinemas. And as a one-off for this edition, audiences will take the place of the Festival’s official jury. The full line-up will be announced online on 8 September – the festival runs rom 7 to 18 October. The first ever edition of the Festival to… BFI London Film Festival’s 2020 format announced: virtual premieres, regional cinema screenings – and you, the jury Read More
SCOOB! and Finding The Way Back get joint PVOD UK release date
*** My SCOOB! review is now live *** The animated origins story for Scooby Doo himself, and Ben Affleck’s basketball drama, will be available to rent on PVOD on 10 July. (That’s premium video on demand.) Anyone renting the films from participating digital retailers will get 48 hours to watch. The essential movie for any… SCOOB! and Finding The Way Back get joint PVOD UK release date Read More