They say redemption can be found in the most unusual places. So says convicted killer Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), though you could say it too about many movie stars who find a second or third niche once they hit 50… Yes, Gerard Butler is back doing what he (now) does best: white-knuckle thrillers, but in… PLANE FILM CLIPS: “Chicken or beefcake!” Pilot Gerard Butler must save his kidnapped passengers, but he can’t do it alone Read More
Phwoars to manual! Trailer for Gerard Butler’s Plane wobbles in
He’s back and this time he’s a commercial PILOT, Brodie Torrance, on a mission to free his kidnapped passengers from an island militia with the help of a mysterious and extremely capable criminal… Also it’s definitely Plane, not The Plane. This is definitely an article but there is no definite article in Plane (Schrödinger’s grammar?)… Phwoars to manual! Trailer for Gerard Butler’s Plane wobbles in Read More
See How They Run recap: killer, motive, fact and fiction
A film about the search for a murderer linked to a play about a search for a murderer based on a real life case. With more layers than the massive cake that murder victim Leo Köpernik falls into at The Mousetrap‘s 100th performance celebrations, See How They Run blends a real life case of child… See How They Run recap: killer, motive, fact and fiction Read More
Maneater trailer is all the tropes
I was singing the Hall and Oates hit of the same name all through this, which rather clashes with the loud, threatening trailer music. That music is as doomy as can be, as is the whole trailer. I can’t work out whether Maneater is going to be absolutely awful or a genius over-the-top mash up… Maneater trailer is all the tropes Read More
All is not black and white in new trailer for The Righteous
“Be careful what you wish for. But be certain what you pray for.” Frederic prays for his penance — possibly rashly, it turns out. This first feature from director-actor-writer Mark O’Brien is a dark chiller about a burdened man who feels the wrath of a vengeful God, after he and his wife are visited by… All is not black and white in new trailer for The Righteous Read More
Utopias — and eggs — not all they’re cracked up to be in Don’t Worry Darling trailer
*** Watch the second trailer and check out the new image now *** A 1950s housewife (Florence Pugh) living with her husband (Harry Styles) in a utopian experimental community begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets. Olivia Wilde’s upcoming film looks glorious, and I’m sure a lot of people would… Utopias — and eggs — not all they’re cracked up to be in Don’t Worry Darling trailer Read More
Water palaver: that Deep Water ending
Very spoilery about Deep Water, as much as we know what’s going on anyway. (If you’re looking for my review, it’s here.) Let’s cut to the chase, so to speak: what happens, what the Van Allens’ future looks like, and what role the friends play in all this. The ending Vic gets away with all… Water palaver: that Deep Water ending Read More
Familiarity breeds contention in the Here Before trailer
A cinema release has been announced for spooky psychological-or-is-it-reincarnation* drama Here Before, about a bereaved mother becoming obsessed with the daughter of her new neighbours. * not sure which, I haven’t watched the actual film yet. Andrea Riseborough plays Laura and Jonjo O’Neill her husband Brendan, a couple whose own daughter Josie died a few… Familiarity breeds contention in the Here Before trailer Read More
Savage Justice — two DVDs to give away!
If Commando was set in the Louisiana swamplands, you’d have Savage Justice. It’s very violent so maybe not one to watch with your nan, who probably just wants to watch her fave grimy, blood-soaked thrillers without having to worry about whether you’ll get upset about the swearing. Scroll down for the synopsis, trailer, images and… Savage Justice — two DVDs to give away! Read More
Gerard Butler is back and he’s playing… a hitman?
*** Read my four-star Copshop review *** Wait, what? I feel like my two favourite actors have been shoved into the dodgy teleporter from The Fly and come out with their DNA all mixed up. The one-minute teaser trailer for upcoming thriller Copshop has arrived, and luckily — as I like my Hollywood lust-buckets to… Gerard Butler is back and he’s playing… a hitman? 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
Songbird: the more things change the more we stay the same
This is spoilery as I’m delving into some of Songbird’s characters (and John Wick: Chapter 2, for reasons which will become clear). My three-star review, which is here, is no more spoilery than the trailer. Rich people heading out of town, taking the virus with them; sweetly personal stories about the lengths people will go… Songbird: the more things change the more we stay the same Read More