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 – 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 […]
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 […]
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 – When Marnie Was There (2014)
When Marnie Was There, 2014. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Featuring the voice talents of Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura and Hana Sugisaki (Japanese)/Hailee Steinfield, John C. Reilly and Geena Davis (English). SYNOPSIS: A troubled teen finds peace in a beach-side town and a mysterious new friend, Marnie… Studio Ghibli likes to take us on a journey. Whether we are […]
Ranking the Mission: Impossible franchise
Simon Columb ranks the Mission: Impossible franchise… Where were you in 1996? It’s weird to imagine Katie Holmes watched Mission Impossible in 1996 like all of us. Young, impressionable and excited by the new action film with Cruise at the centre of it. Then, ten years later, she’s married to him and giving birth (without […]
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 […]
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 – Wish I Was Here (2014)
Wish I Was Here, 2014 Directed by Zach Braff. Starring Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Joey King, Pierce Gagnon, Josh Gad, Ashley Greene, Mandy Patinkin and Jim Parsons. SYNOPSIS: Braff is Aiden Bloom, father to two adorable children (played by Joey King and Pierce Gagnon) and husband to a gorgeous woman (Kate Hudson). He is an aspiring […]
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 […]
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