Twins in films have always been a staple; here are ten essential movies about twins… Twins in the movies. It’s a well that’s been drawn upon innumerable times, and that’s just on sites with Hub in the address bar. As far as proper cinema, twins as central characters, whether identical or not, have seen an […]
The Disturbed Outsider: A Cinematic Pathway Leading to Joker
In the wake of Joker’s success, Tom Jolliffe looks at similar cinematic examples of the disturbed outsider… With a quarter billion in takings and counting, as well as divisive reviews, media attention up the wazoo, and a status (particularly among the 18-30 viewers) as a cinematic masterpiece, Joker’s depiction of disturbed isolation and disconnect from […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Brian De Palma
Tom Jolliffe begins a series of features focused on iconic directors. Those whose work has influenced many younger directors who have followed them. First up is Brian De Palma… The 70’s saw a group of exceptional directors coming to the forefront of cinema. It’s an era where I could all too easily cover Martin Scorsese, […]
DVD Review – Sisters (2015)
Sisters, 2015. Directed by Jason Moore. Starring Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, Dianne Weist, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynihan. SYNOPSIS: Sisters Kate (Fey) and Maura (Poehler) Ellis return to their parental home in Orlando, FL to pack up their bedrooms as their parents sell the house, and decide to […]
Movie Review – Sisters (2015)
Sisters, 2015 Directed by Jason Moore Starring Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, James Brolin, Dianne Wiest, John Cena, John Leguizamo, Bobby Moynihan, Greta Lee, Madison Davenport SYNOPSIS: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Since the release of Bridesmaids a few years back, there […]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens shatters a host of records at the UK box office
UK box office top ten and analysis for the weekend of Friday 18th December to Sunday 20th December 2015… This won’t really come as much of a surprise, but Star Wars: The Force Awakens has shattered a host of records at the UK box office. Debuting on Thursday, the film pulled in the biggest ever opening day […]
The Week in Star Wars – George Lucas has seen The Force Awakens, Carrie Fisher calls Slave Leia controversy “stupid”, Han Solo casting news, new posters and clips from The Force Awakens and more
USE THE COUPON CODE 20OFF FOR 20% OFF YOUR ORDER (ends on 6th December, 2015) In this edition of The Week in Star Wars, we’ve got George Lucas talking about Greedo shooting first as well as liking The Force Awakens, news on Disney’s casting plans for a young Han Solo, UK cinemas adding an extra […]
