Entirely spoilery about the whole plot, though nothing was as surprising to me as discovering that culottes are apparently pronounced COO-lots. Who knew? (My four-star review is here.) How could I dislike a comedy about middle-aged women that begins with Barry Gibb and Barbra Streisand singing Guilty? Little Yoyo is singing along to the song… Mosquito bites and water sprites in Barb And Star Go To Vista Del Mar Read More
The wonder of Willy’s Wonderland
Very spoilery, if you don’t already know that children’s parties tend to end in mayhem. (My review of the film is here.) “He’s not trapped in here with them – they’re trapped in here with him!” If you after the kind of lockdown palate cleanser that burns off the whole inside of your mouth then… The wonder of Willy’s Wonderland Read More
The Blithe Spirit remake and the ghosts of movies past
Extremely spoilery about both Blithe Spirits and you’ll also have to simply accept that ghosts are real. (My review of the new Blithe Spirit film is here.) To misquote Princess Di, “there were three people in this marriage, so it was a bit crowded”. None of the three in Blithe Spirit (1945) or Blithe Spirit… The Blithe Spirit remake and the ghosts of movies past Read More
Locked Down but not out: new trailer
*** My review and article are now live – also the UK release is now 11 March, for home rental *** “Oi, how many arses have you got?” asks Paxton of a loo roll stockpiler coming out of shop in London during Lockdown 1.0. Despite its UK lockdown hook, Locked Down is actually a heist… Locked Down but not out: new trailer Read More
Wild Mountain Thyme trailer – mint or a load of old borage?
Sorrel not sorrel. You’d have to be a tarragon of virtue to hold off on those puns. Okay, I’ll stop the chive talking and let you know what I think of the new trailer for Wild Mountain Thyme, which has garnered horror and astonishment in equal measure since it appeared yesterday. The film stars Jamie… Wild Mountain Thyme trailer – mint or a load of old borage? Read More
Say Your Prayers: Blessed are the filmmakers…
Note: this is spoilery, though I can’t help you with the biggest question of all – is there a God? And if so where does She buy her bras? by the way.) Say Your Prayers (my review is here) is small-scale and very self-contained, though it’s remarkably effective. Like a doorstep proselytiser you thought you’d… Say Your Prayers: Blessed are the filmmakers… Read More
She Dies Tomorrow: the meaning of life, and death
Warning: very spoilery unless you’re expecting an answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything, in which case 42. There are few things duller than listening to people give their opinions on the Big Questions, except maybe people’s holiday photos, marriage videos and birth live-tweetings. So fair play to Amy Seimetz and her… She Dies Tomorrow: the meaning of life, and death Read More
Social media Cyrano comedy Summerland gets a trailer
The sun-kissed and never-been-kissed indie coming-of-age comedy follows three friends all trying desperately to find themselves, while trying not to drive off the road in the process. Filmed on the road across America, Summerland is modern-day social media Cyrano comedy about finding yourself and where you belong. The poor cast and crew though – they’re… Social media Cyrano comedy Summerland gets a trailer Read More
NEW TRAILER: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4k restoration out in August and it’s going to be WYLD
*** My review is up now! *** I’m going to try really hard not to mention the word “whoa” in the title or article as it’s such a cliché. Oh. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure has been restored in glorious 4K – and it’s available from 10 August in 4K Ultra HD, steelbook, Blu-ray™, DVD and… NEW TRAILER: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure 4k restoration out in August and it’s going to be WYLD Read More
Love Sarah cinema release date revealed
Love Sarah, a film about baking and bonding as well as the way I accidentally sign emails to professional acquaintances, now has a UK release date – in actual cinemas. Distributors Parkland Entertainment are releasing Eliza Schroeder’s comedy on Friday 10th July. This is a cinema only release (not digital). Celia Imrie is on delicious form in… Love Sarah cinema release date revealed Read More
NEW trailer / poster for Come As You Are
“Our sight may have faltered, our legs given out, but our boners stand tall and do us proud!” The film, a remake of the 2011 hit Belgian comedy Hasta La Vista, is based on the experiences of Asta Philpot, who features in the film. Here’s the synopsis: Scotty, Mo and Matt, three young men with disabilities,… NEW trailer / poster for Come As You Are Read More
NEW Teaser: Bill & Ted Face The Music, and their future selves…
*** My review and article are now live *** “It’s a little on the dark side, but you know – that’s cool!” And at least they manage to escape 2020. *** 23/07/20 NEW TRAILER NOW LIVE *** After this morning’s official poster, this is the first teaser for upcoming sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted Face… NEW Teaser: Bill & Ted Face The Music, and their future selves… Read More