The Sound Barrier, 1952. Directed by David Lean. Starring Ralph Richardson, Ann Todd, Nigel Patrick, John Justin and Denholm Elliott. SYNOPSIS: Fictionalized story of British aerospace engineers solving the problem of supersonic flight. The Sound Barrier, directed by David Lean midway through one of greatest runs in film history, is the story of the bid to […]
New clip from The Jungle Book introduces Scarlett Johansson’s Kaa
Walt Disney Pictures has released a new clip from Jon Favreau’s adaptation of The Jungle Book, which gives a look at the introduction of the villainous Kaa (Scarlett Johansson); take a look below after the official synopsis… SEE ALSO: Read our ★★★★★ review of The Jungle Book Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories […]
Book Review – Nod by Adrian Barnes
Michelle Herbert reviews Nod by Adrian Barnes… With so many books to read, it has been a while since I have read such an intriguing idea regarding an apocalypse, Adrian Barnes’ novel Nod is ingenious in how real it feels, as it concerns itself with the breakdown of society meshed with the mental breakdown of […]
Better Call Saul Season 2 Episode 7 Review – ‘Inflatable’
Martin Carr reviews the seventh episode of Better Call Saul season 2… What I like about Better Call Saul is the pace. That feeling which implies there is no rush and ultimately this programme is all about the long game. Because if you notice not a lot really happens here, although things do happen eventually. Breaking […]
Supergirl Season 1 Episode 18 Review – ‘Worlds Finest’
Martin Carr reviews the eighteenth episode of Supergirl… When something flies by at a rate of knots it tends to mean good things. What we have with ‘Worlds Finest’ is an example of exactly that. With talk of multiverses and parallel dimensions existing independently, Supergirl manages to mine rich territory this week. In a crossover […]
Blu-ray Review – Firewalker (1986)
Firewalker, 1986. Directed by J. Lee Thompson. Starring Chuck Norris, Louis Gossett Jr., Melody Anderson, Sonny Landham, Will Sampson, John Rhys-Davies, Ian Abercrombie. SYNOPSIS: A pair of hapless adventurers take on a job to find priceless Aztec gold but are pursued by a vengeful spirit who will stop at nothing to protect it. Back in […]
Gotham Season 2 Episode 16 Review – ‘Prisoners’
Martin Carr reviews the sixteenth episode of Gotham season 2… Gordon behind bars is a more intriguing prospect than you might think this week. As ‘Prisoners’ splits itself evenly between Penguin and Black Gate prison, giving both actors the opportunity to shine in their own shared episode. McKenzie takes stoic to another level with his […]
DVD Review – The Secret of My Success (1987)
The Secret of My Success, 1987. Directed by Herbert Ross. Starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton, John Pankow, Fred Gwynne. SYNOPSIS: A college kid from Kansas moves to New York and blags his way to the top of a multinational corporation, falling in love along the way. For a few years […]
Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin returning for Sicario 2
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the producers behind last year’s acclaimed crime drama Sicario have revealed that development is underway on a sequel, which will reunite stars Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro and Josh Brolin. “We’re in full development with the studio. I just got a draft [of a script from writer Taylor […]
Shawn Levy to remake Starman
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum, Real Steel) has signed on to direct a remake of the 1984 sci-fi romance Starman, which will be scripted by Arash Amel (Grace of Monaco). Directed by John Carpenter, the original movie starred Jeff Bridges as an alien who comes to Earth […]