Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, 2013.Directed by Declan Lowney.Starring Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Sean Pertwee, Anna Maxwell Martin, Nigel Lindsay, Felicity Montagu, Simon Greenall, and Phil Cornwell.SYNOPSIS:When Alan’s radio station, North Norfolk Digital, is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with […]
Movie Review – Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979)
Nosferatu the Vampyre, 1979.Written and Directed by Werner Herzog.Starring Klaus Kinski, Isabelle Adjani, Bruno Ganz, Roland Topor and Walter Ladengast.SYNOPSIS:After taking over a small German village, Count Dracula attempts to spread his influence and activities to the rest of the world. All that prevents Dracula from continuing his demonic practices is the self-sacrifice of Lucy […]
Interview: A conversation with Jonathan Sothcott, producer of Vendetta
Nafissa Jeetoo chats with Award-winning British producer & CEO of Richwater Films, Jonathan Sothcott, about his recent release Vendetta and what we can expect in 2014… Nafissa Jeetoo: Hi Jonathan, I’d like to start by thanking you for taking the time to answer the questions I have in store. And… *applause* well done with Vendetta, […]
The Inbetweeners Movie 2 to start shooting this weekend
Following on from the record-breaking box office run of The Inbetweeners Movie, Bwark Productions has announced that filming on the sequel is set to get underway in Australia this weekend, before shifting to the UK in early 2014. The Inbetweeners Movie 2 will reunite Jay (James Buckley), Neil (Blake Harrison), Simon (Joe Thomas) and Will […]
DVD Review – Only God Forgives (2013)
Only God Forgives, 2013. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. Starring Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vithaya Pansringam, Yayaying Rhatha Phongam and Tom Burke.SYNOPSIS: Julian, a drug-smuggler thriving in Bangkok’s criminal underworld, sees his life get even more complicated when his mother compels him to find and kill whoever is responsible for his brother’s recent death. A hell coloured assault on the […]
DVD Review – The Hangover Part III (2013)
The Hangover Part III, 2013. Directed by Todd Phillips.Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, and John Goodman. SYNOPSIS:When one of their own is kidnapped by an angry gangster, the Wolf Pack must track down Mr. Chow, who has escaped from prison and is on the lam. In 2009, The Hangover […]
DVD Review – Grown Ups 2 (2013)
Grown Ups 2, 2013. Directed by Dennis Dugan.Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Nick Swardson, Salma Hayek, and Steve Austin. SYNOPSIS: After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on […]
Fast & Furious 7 production delayed due to Paul Walker’s death, but sequel will proceed
Earlier today we reported on the sad news about Paul Walker’s death yesterday in Southern California, when a car he was traveling in crashed, killing him and the driver. The accident happened while Walker and the cast and crew of Fast & Furious 7 were on a Thanksgiving break from filming the latest chapter in […]
Movie Review – The Butler (2013)
The Butler, 2013.Directed by Lee Daniels. Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard, Lenny Kravitz, James Marsden, Mariah Carey, Alex Pettyfer, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Liev Schrieber, Minka Kelly, Robin Williams, Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Rickman, Clarence Williams III and Isaac White.SYNOPSIS:As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as […]
How Philomena continues to fill the seats at the cinema
Commenting on the Critics with Simon Columb…. As it continues to be screened nationwide, Charles Gant highlights the importance of Judi Dench’s casting in Philomena – and the impact on its box-office – in the recent January 2014 edition of Sight & Sound: “Steve Coogan may be a producer, co-writer and star of Philomena, but […]
