Boyz n the Hood, 1991. Directed by John Singleton. Starring Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Morris Chestnut, Larry Fishburne and Angela Bassett. SYNOPSIS: Four boys grow up in South Central LA, with the social issues that surround their community impacting on every step they make… John Singleton was 23 when he wrote and directed Boyz n the Hood. […]
Movie Review – De Palma (2016)
De Palma, 2016 Directed by Noah Baumbach and Jake Paltrow. SYNOPSIS: A documentary exploring the life, work and influences behind the films of Brian De Palma Brian De Palma may be popular among cineliterate enthusiasts but he’s never had the same popularity elsewhere. When you list his movies, it’s easy to imagine audiences being taken aback […]
Movie Review – Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
Hunt for the Wilderpeople, 2016. Directed by Taika Waititi. Starring Sam Neill and Julian Dennison. SYNOPSIS: Ricky is a foster child. He is taken to Bella and Hector, who live near the New Zealand bush. After Bella unexpectedly dies, Hector and Ricky trek through the forest and find out who they really are… Stuffocation, a book by James […]
Movie Review – Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo and the Two Strings, 2016. Directed by Travis Knight. Featuring the voice talents of Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron, Matthew McConaughey, Rooney Mara, George Takei and Ralph Fiennes. SYNOPSIS: Living with his mother in peace, Kubo’s life is changed when he is tasked with finding the sword unbreakable, armor and helmet to defeat his sinister aunts […]
Movie Review – ID2: Shadwell Army (2016)
ID2: Shadwell Army, 2016. Directed by Joel Novoa. Starring Simon Rivers, Linus Roache, Paul Popplewell, Andy Rush, Neil Pearson and Perry Fenwick. SYNOPSIS: Football fans and extremism go hand in hand in Shadwell. Young police officer, Mo, has to infiltrate a group of fans to find out their intentions and begins to be pulled into […]
36 Actors Who Could Be The 007th James Bond
Simon Columb with 36 actors who could be the 007th James Bond… Straight off the bat, we’ve got to be open-minded about what defines James Bond. I’d argue that James Bond needs to be have a smart, smooth presentation with a brawling, rough depth beneath the surface. The whole backstory needs to be buried in […]
Movie Review – Finding Dory (2016)
Finding Dory, 2016. Directed by Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane. Featuring the voice talents of Ellen DeGeneres, Albert Brooks, Ed O’Neill, Kaitlin Olsen, Ty Burrell, Hayden Rolence, Diane Keaton, Eugene Levy, Idris Elba, Dominic West, Bob Peterson, Kate McKinnon, Sloane Murray, Bill Hader, Sigourney Weaver, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, Vicki Lewis, Austin Pendleton, Stephen Root, and […]
Second Opinion – Born to Be Blue (2015)
Born to Be Blue, 2015. Directed by Robert Budreau. Starring Ethan Hawke, Carmen Ejogo, Callum Keith Rennie and Stephen McHattie. SYNOPSIS: A liberal interpretation of a key period in Chet Baker’s life after he’s beaten within an inch of his life, forcing him to re-learn his embouchure while struggling to control his addiction to heroin. There’s […]
DVD Review – The Firm (1988)
The Firm, 1988. Directed by Alan Clarke. Starring Gary Oldman, Lesley Manville, Phil Davies and Steve McFadden. SYNOPSIS: Rival football fans organise a fight before a big match… Euro 2016 is kicking off across France and news bulletins tell us about violence between British fans and other supporters. This is the perfect moment to reevaluate […]
Second Opinion – Where to Invade Next (2015)
Where to Invade Next, 2015. Directed by Michael Moore. SYNOPSIS: Michael Moore’s documentary explores social, political and economic innovations from across the world – and how he can steal them for America… Michael Moore is an acquired taste. He has a snarky demeanour and a cocky attitude. His it’s-so-obvious tone can seem downright smug too […]
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