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The Beach House trailer: stay OUT of the water, kids

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Or if you do go in for a dip, stay the hell away from me. Actually, avoid the shoreline. And the beach. And the house. Don’t let your guard down because the invaders look like giant Cornish pasties either. Because these things are dangerous AND disgusting, and will make you say “URGH!!!” as much as… The Beach House trailer: stay OUT of the water, kids Read More

BFI London Film Festival’s 2020 format announced: virtual premieres, regional cinema screenings – and you, the jury

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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

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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 dog lover who likes to unmask criminals in… SCOOB! and Finding The Way Back get joint PVOD UK release date Read More

Boom! New TENET images released

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We’ve now got six weeks to wait until Christopher Nolan’s intriguing time travel thriller hits cinemas on 12 August, and then a whole lifetime afterwards to try to work out what it all means. In the meantime they’ve released some new images from the film – check them out below. Here’s the short, and baffling,… Boom! New TENET images released Read More

Cineworld / Picturehouse put back their opening dates

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UK cinema chain Cineworld have announced that they, and Picturehouse, which they own, will now reopen on 31 July. Previously they were aiming for 10 July. Read Cineworld’s latest update here, and Picturehouse’s latest statement here, with information on what both providers have planned for customers going forward. Cinemas in England can open from 4… Cineworld / Picturehouse put back their opening dates Read More

Out of Blue: one blu-ray to give away

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We may be gradually emerging from Lockdown, but with cinemas still shut there are only so many dog walks one can do to stave off the boredom and work off the banana bread. This pandemic has caused havoc with filmmaking, so in the spirit of pulling together I’ve bought some Blu-rays and DVDs – British… Out of Blue: one blu-ray to give away Read More

It’s alive! THAT ending (yes SPOILERS)

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This is very spoilery, including the ending – though there are also lots of questions raised in Alive that are really interesting even if they aren’t always explained. If you only want the final big spoiler, scroll down and it’s in bold. Please feel free to add your thoughts in the comments. It’s easy to… It’s alive! THAT ending (yes SPOILERS) Read More

Aretha Franklin biopic RESPECT: trailer, poster and first image

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“You have to disturb the peace, or you can’t get no peace.” Jennifer Hudson is Aretha Franklin in this first trailer for RESPECT – coming to UK cinemas on 22 January 2021. Aretha has released four albums but has had no hit singles – until she finds the songs that move her. Here’s the synopsis:… Aretha Franklin biopic RESPECT: trailer, poster and first image Read More

Get thee behind that sofa! Nigel Kneale’s TV adaptation of The Woman in Black finally comes to blu-ray

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So put 10 August in your diaries! This new release comes with an audio commentary from horror experts Mark Gatiss (Sherlock, The League of Gentlemen) and Kim Newman (author, Anno Dracula), and star Andy Nyman (Ghost Stories). Here’s the synopsis: When a friendless old widow dies in the seaside town of Crythin Gifford, young solicitor Arthur… Get thee behind that sofa! Nigel Kneale’s TV adaptation of The Woman in Black finally comes to blu-ray Read More

Disappearance At Clifton Hill: trailer and poster

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If any mention of strange goings on at Niagara Falls mostly brings to mind weirdos in barrels and a Marilyn Monroe thriller, prepare yourself for some eerie shocks with Disappearance At Clifton Hill. Abby (Tuppence Middleton) is just a child when she sees a boy with one eye gouged out, hiding in a wood near… Disappearance At Clifton Hill: trailer and poster Read More

Moving movies and leapfrogging films: latest new release dates

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These days movies are bouncing round the calendar like a ’70s kid on a spacehopper. Deadline now has an ever-growing index of latest release dates. The latest to move are Bill & Ted Face The Music (again!) and TENET (also again!) B&T is now scheduled for 28 August 2020 in the UK, USA and Canada,… Moving movies and leapfrogging films: latest new release dates Read More

Love Sarah trailer: a passion for pastries (and possibly Bill Paterson)

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*** My review is now live *** I love baking, so for me Lockdown has been a never ending loop of sourdough starters and meringues made from chickpea water. And now we are emerging, we have an actual baking movie to come back to. Here’s the synopsis: Determined to fulfil her late mother’s dream of… Love Sarah trailer: a passion for pastries (and possibly Bill Paterson) Read More