Sean Wilson gets ready for the festive season by firing up a playlist of essential seasonal tunes… What’s a Christmas movie without a sprinkling of musical magic? Many of our favourite festive hits are defined by their soundtracks, so, in the spirit of the season, I’ve rounded up 10 classic scores that never fail to […]
Revisiting the Cinematic Landscape of 2000
Tom Jolliffe takes a look back 20 years to the film offerings of 2000… I’ve got news for people older than 30. The year 2000 wasn’t a couple of years ago. Colour me quite shocked but apparently it’s not 2004? When did this happen? It is in fact 2020. This means people born this century […]
Eight Overused Tropes in Mainstream Christmas Movies
Rae Gellel with eight overused tropes in mainstream Christmas movies… A woman falls in love with a mysterious man who is later revealed to be a prince. The future of a family enterprise is dependent on the success of a community Christmas pagent. A woman returns to her quaint home town from the big city, […]
Why do we repeatedly watch trashy films during the festive season?
George Chrysostomou on Christmas viewing habits… It feels like finally, the Christmas period has rolled around and the collection of assorted chocolate, wine and badly wrapped presents have begun to collect ready for December 25th. And with this season comes the one thing that most people have in common regardless of your religion, traditions or […]
Exclusive Interview – Director Yarrow Cheney talks The Grinch, 3D Animation, and Mummies Alive!
Red Stewart chats with The Grinch co-director Yarrow Cheney… Yarrow Cheney is an American animator who has been working in the film and television industries since the mid-90s. He is best known for his contributions to projects like The Maxx, Treasure Planet, and Despicable Me, as well as co-directing the Illumination movies The Secret Life of […]
The Grinch home entertainment release details and special features revealed
After setting a new record at the box office as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time, Universal Pictures has now announced the home entertainment release of Illumination Entertainment’s Dr. Seuss adaptation The Grinch which is set to arrive on digital on Movies Anywhere on January 22nd, followed by a 4K, 3D, Blu-ray, DVD and VOD […]
The Grinch topples Home Alone as the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time
It’s taken 28 years, but the Macaulay Culkin-headlined Christmas classic Home Alone has finally been dethroned as the highest-grossing holiday movie of all time by Universal and Illumination Entertainment’s Dr. Seuss adaptation The Grinch. The animated movie has grossed $500.6 million at the worldwide box office, which – not accounting for inflation – puts it […]
Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch steals $79 million in its opening weekend
Eighteen years after he last stole Christmas on the big screen, Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch returned to cinemas this past weekend courtesy of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment, with the animated movie debuting to $78.7 million worldwide. The Grinch, which sees Benedict Cumberbatch lending his voice to the titular character, pulled in $66 million domestically, […]
Movie Review – The Grinch (2018)
The Grinch, 2018. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Angela Lansbury, Cameron Seely, Kenan Thompson, and Pharrell Williams. SYNOPSIS: A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. Illumination Entertainment’s latest Dr. Seuss adaptation – Christmas classic The Grinch – is a delightful kid-friendly holiday treat. Adult-friendly, […]
Second Opinion – The Grinch (2018)
The Grinch, 2018. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. Featuring the voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Cameron Seely, Kenan Thompson, Angela Lansbury, and Pharrell Williams. SYNOPSIS: A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. “We are going to do mean things and we are going to do them in […]