Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, John Krasinski Written by: John Krasinski, (based on the characters created) Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Running Time: 97 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 4th June 2021 It’s not too often nowadays to find a film that doesn’t have a history, isn’t a…
Author: Stuart Wren
Cruella
Director: Craig Gillespie Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul Walter Hauser, Mark Strong Written by: Dana Fox, Tony McNamara, (story) Aline Brosh McKenna, Kelly Marcel, Steve Zissis and (based upon the novel “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”) Dodie Smith Running Time: 134 mins Cert: 12A Release date: 28th May 2021 In a time…
TV and Streaming – Week Commencing 30th May 20201
It’s a Bank Holiday! A nice long weekend with fine weather. Barbeques will be a-blazing and as the lockdown has now eased, families will be out and about in pubs, parks and gardens across the land. Do we need a weekly round-up of movies inside? Of course we do! Those not sun-worshippers will need to…
Peter Rabbit 2
Director: Will Gluck Starring: James Cordon, Rose Byrne, Domnhall Gleeson, Elizabeth Debicki, Margot Robbie, Lennie James, David Oyelowo Written by: Will Gluck, Patrick Burleigh and (based on the characters and tales of “Peter Rabbit”) Beatrix Potter Running Time: 93mins Cert: U Release date: 17th May 2021 In 2018, a family film was released that I…
TV and Streaming – Week Commencing 23rd May 2021
Cinemas are now up and running again and it was such a pleasure to be back in one yesterday. It is perfectly safe and the cinema chains are doing their very best to make them safe. I do know there are those who still are not sure, so best to stay at home and watch…
TV and Streaming – Week Commencing 16th May 2021
The big day has come! Tomorrow we see the reopening of cinemas across most of the country, although some have decided not to open until Wednesday. Which means that we can go back into the dark and watch movies where they are supposed to be shown. Although, apart from the opportunity of seeing films that…
TV and Streaming – Week Commencing 9th May 2021
With just over a week before we can finally return to cinemas, the excitement as they start to announce their content for the first weeks are coming thick and fast. If you want to watch some of the films that have been shown on streaming services or rental, then you can on the big screen….
Nomadland
Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells, Gay DeForest Written by: Chloe Zhao and (based on the book) Jessica Bruder Running Time: 107 mins Cert: 12A Release date: 30th April 2021 The traveller in films doesn’t often inspire effect. Most movies are either deeply depressing, lacking in hope or…
TV and Streaming – Week Commencing 2nd May 2021
It’s a May Day weekend and as the weather is going to be questionable for tomorrow, may I suggest a movie or two to enjoy. As usual, a few suggestions for the week for you. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy May Bank Holiday. STREAMING AMAZON PRIME CRAZY STUPID LOVE (12) Starring: Emma Stone, Kevin…
TV and Streaming – Week commencing 25th April 2021
Morning! In a week when we’ve had sleaze and scandal in our government, you will be glad to know there is none of that business here. Instead, we have the pick of this week’s movies on terrestrial TV and on the streaming platforms in the UK. Plus, it’s the Oscars this very night, so if,…
Palm Springs
Director: Max Barbakow Starring: Adam Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Peter Gallagher, Meredith Hagner Written by: Andy Siara and (story only) Max Barbakow Running Time: 90 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 9th April 2021 The time loop has become a popular premise used in cinema. Back To The Future Part II used it heavily; Groundhog…
Promising Young Woman
Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Alison Brie, Laverne Cox, Clancy Brown, Jennifer Coolidge Written by: Emerald Fennell Running Time: 113 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 16th April 2021 One of the joys of cinema is that you can be watching a film, following the exploits of the characters within, never really knowing…
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