*** Check out the new trailer for John Wick 3: Parabellum, plus new poster *** Admit it – now John Wick: Chapter 2 is out you’ve all been (a) rewatching John Wick for the 10th time or (b) watching John Wick for the first time but you can’t tell anyone because you’ve been pretending for… 10 What’s With Wick Moments From John Wick 1 Read More
Wick did WHAT?? 10 Things That Made Me Go Whoa! In John Wick Chapter 2
So you’ve enjoyed / endured two years of anticipation building up to the sequel to John Wick. You’ve watched trailers, teaser trailers, and tailor teaser trailers. You’ve taken a leaf out of your hero Keanu’s book and defended Wick against all-comers, while wearing a tapered suit and looking battered-yet-sexy. I didn’t see John Wick until it… Wick did WHAT?? 10 Things That Made Me Go Whoa! In John Wick Chapter 2 Read More
The Bad Batch Trailer Is Here To Tempt Your Cannibal Cult Tastebuds
Click here for my Bad Batch review. Just when you thought it was a while since you’d seen a cannibal ‘n’ cults film along comes a new one to make you salivate. The Bad Batch is the latest from Ana Lily Amirpour (director of the fabulous vampire classic A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night). In… The Bad Batch Trailer Is Here To Tempt Your Cannibal Cult Tastebuds Read More
John Wick Chapter 2 Trailer Goes 50 Shades Darker: “Will Somebody Please Give That Man My Number!”
The new John Wick Chapter 2 trailer is brilliant, though it looks pretty standard action for Valentine’s Day to me. I am hard as nails though. The sequel to the Keanu Reeves slow-burner from 2014 is out in a few days and I can think of far worse ways to spend Valentine’s Day than at the cinema… John Wick Chapter 2 Trailer Goes 50 Shades Darker: “Will Somebody Please Give That Man My Number!” Read More
Best WTF Movie Moments
I can honestly say I have NEVER had so many imaginary exclamation marks whizzing round in my head since I started reviewing films. I LOVE wtf? moments in movies though. Clunky, major plot hole-causing, or simply unexplained and then never spoken of again, they may be caused by simple errors, bad editing, or just someone a bit dim… Best WTF Movie Moments Read More
Comfort Blanket Movies For When The World Is Going To Hell In A Handcart (i.e. Now)
The world is pretty dark right now, but once you’ve filled your understairs cupboard with cans of baked beans, plus that Long Life UHT milk that come the Apocalypse no one will actually drink (“things are bad enough, I’ll have that cold coffee black if you don’t mind”), you’ll need something to fill the time before the… Comfort Blanket Movies For When The World Is Going To Hell In A Handcart (i.e. Now) Read More
NOISE COMPLAINT? Hell Yeah! John Wick’s Symphony Of Violence & A Poem
Want to see John Wick shooting his load over and over again? OF COURSE YOU DO! The new John Wick Symphony of Violence is filled with deaths from the original John Wick, set to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture Finale. This is NOT another John Wick: Chapter 2 trailer, as let’s face it, if they drop many more trailers we’ll… NOISE COMPLAINT? Hell Yeah! John Wick’s Symphony Of Violence & A Poem Read More
Films Adaptations That Are Nothing Like The Book – Part 1
I’ve been reading Baba Yaga. It’s a great story but it’s nothing like the film version. (See all the trailers for John Wick: Chapter 2 here)
I’ve Found The Perfect Free Gift For John Wick’s Favourite Magazine
There’s a glossy-yet-shadowy magazine for assassins coming out this month, and I really hope that a pencil is the free gift with the first issue. (A decent quality pencil, tested to ensure each one can kill three people in a bar before breaking*). The new magazine is called Continental Quarterly and is the in-house publication of… I’ve Found The Perfect Free Gift For John Wick’s Favourite Magazine Read More
2017 Movies I Want To See Either Side of John Wick 2
That’s 2017 the year, not the number of movies. And these are the 10+JW2 I’m most looking forward to seeing – don’t let me down, film makers! As I keep pointing out, it costs me a tenner to go to the cinema and that’s before you factor in the drinks afterwards to help me cope with… 2017 Movies I Want To See Either Side of John Wick 2 Read More
Hollywood’s Sexiest MmmmmmmMen
Nothing like a little male objectification to keep life interesting. Yes some of them are getting on a bit but 40+ is when people reach their prime. Just ask me! So may I present to you: 1. Keanu Reeves Truly the world’s sexiest middle aged man. He makes me want to say “dude!” and quote Bill… Hollywood’s Sexiest MmmmmmmMen Read More
OMG John Wick has killed Santa!
He knows when you are sleeping! (as if I’d be asleep). He knows when you’re awake! (hell yes). He knows when you’ve been bad or good (bad John, so very bad). So be good for goodness sake (I’ve been practising!). Come on, this is 2016, WORST YEAR ON RECORD, of course Santa turned out to be… OMG John Wick has killed Santa! Read More