UPDATE: my 4-star review is now live Emma – or is it E M M A. – starring Anya Taylor-Joy is out next spring, and is a reimagining of the famous novel. From director and photographer Autumn de Wilde, and Booker Prize-winning writer Eleanor Catton, this promises a modern take on a well-known story while… Put down those new bonnet ribbons, there’s a new international trailer for EMMA Read More
Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** “We’re gonna show you what it’s really like to be a Top Gun pilot” producer Jerry Bruckheimer A new action featurette on the making of Top Gun: Maverick has been released and you can see it here: Here’s the movie synopsis: “After more than thirty… Behind the scenes of Top Gun: Maverick Read More
Whisper it, first look image for A Quiet Place: Part II released
The sequel to the smash hit sci-fi horror A Quiet Place – that tiptoed onto our screens in 2018 – is due out in the UK and US on 20 March 2020, and Paramount Pictures have released an image from the upcoming movie. The picture shows Millicent Simmonds as Regan Abbott, Noah Jupe as her brother Marcus… Whisper it, first look image for A Quiet Place: Part II released Read More
Three new images released for Bill & Ted Face The Music…
…and yes it’s time to reignite the “how do you spell ‘Whoa!’” debate. There, fixed it for you. Orion Pictures have released three new images from Bill & Ted Face The Music, the 30 years’ on threquel to Excellent Adventure and Bogus Journey. And I never thought I’d be so delighted to see Death but… Three new images released for Bill & Ted Face The Music… Read More
Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders)
*** My review and plot re-cap are now live *** First of all, WHY ISN’T THIS FILM CALLED CHASING MAVERICK. And breathe. Okay, Maverick is back at the academy, training pilots – and it’s as much a surprise to him as to them. “His exploits are legendary” they are told, though they still get a… Watch the NEW Top Gun: Maverick trailer (that’s not an invitation – they’re called orders) Read More
“Promising Young Woman” trailer looks p… p… p… propitious
A trailer for Carey Mulligan-starrer Promising Young Woman has been released, and it looks like the kind of film that will have women cheering at the screen. A revenge comedy from writer-director Emerald Fennell, Mulligan stars as Cassie, who is regularly seen collapsed drunk in nightclubs and bars at the end of the night. And… “Promising Young Woman” trailer looks p… p… p… propitious Read More
Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG
I actually LOVE Christmas, or I would if it ever lived up to expectations. Everyone else seems to be having such a great time, with their well-behaved children who simply want a hand-carved wooden toy and a five shilling book token in their stocking. Unlike my ungrateful wretches, the youngest of whom told a charity… Misery loves company so come and join me in BAR HUMBUG Read More
Phantastic or soul-destroying? That Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer
Directed by Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters Afterlife looks like an old fashioned adventure movie, filled with kids who get loads of free time without their parents and are also allowed to actually go outside on their own. It’s set in the middle of nowhere, so I don’t know how anyone being pursued by a ghost, ghoul… Phantastic or soul-destroying? That Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer Read More
Wonder Woman 1984: the first trailer is here…
*** My four-star review is now live *** …and some character posters, which are stunning but together make them look like four members of a band put together to sing the English entry in a last ditch attempt to win Eurovision. Still, the trailer is terrific, not least because it’s got New Order’s Blue Monday playing over… Wonder Woman 1984: the first trailer is here… Read More
The 225 Film Club – short film round-up Short Film
The 225 Film Club recently held its third programme of short films by women filmmakers. Curated again by director, writer and producer Rita Osei, the event, held at London venue The Wing, showcased some of the best in short filmmaking from women directors over the past few years. Rita created the 225 Film Club in… The 225 Film Club – short film round-up 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 anywhere near my Christmas stockings. But the only real alternative Christmas film that matters is John Wick. It’s a… 10 Reasons Why…The Ultimate Alt-Xmas Movie Is John Wick Read More
I’m voting! (Not for you, Boris)
*** UPDATE: THE WFCC WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED – CHECK THEM OUT BELOW *** Is it better to give than to receive at this time of year? Well I’m certainly enjoying it. While awards season, like Christmas, seems to come round earlier every year and last for longer, this year I’m particularly excited as I’m… I’m voting! (Not for you, Boris) Read More