Morning! It’s Thursday 8th April, meaning only a few days to go when lockdown will ease and non-essential shops reopen. It will be great to wander around shops again, spending money we don’t have and buying things we don’t really need. Something to look forward to. Back to today and here are the pick of…
Author: Stuart Wren
TV and Streaming – Wednesday 7th April 2021
Morning! Once again we are being hit by a cold front from the North. It’s frosty city out there! Best stay inside and watch a movie. There’s one or two gems today but as it’s a week day, the companies feel no one wants to watch a movie. Are you kidding? Ah well! You do…
Godzilla Vs. Kong
Director: Adam Wingard Starring: Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Julian Dennison Written by: Eric Pearson, Max Borenstein, (story only) Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields Running Time: 113 mins Cert: 12 Release date: 2nd April 2021 If there is one thing that we all have missed during these pandemic…
TV and Streaming – Tuesday 6th April 2021
Morning! I hope you all had a safe and relaxed Easter. I found myself watching giant monsters fighting each other last night on a big screen (Godzilla Vs. Kong, which the review will be appearing later today). As we now head towards some form of normality, the amount of movies on TV today that are…
TV and Streaming – Monday 5th April 2021
Morning! Easter Monday brings the cold, North winds. It’s not pleasant out there. There are also hints of snow as well! So stay inside, get a blanket, some snacks and settle down to a movie or two, playing on your telly. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Easter Monday! AMAZON PRIME AMERICAN HUSTLE (15)…
The Mauritanian
Director: Kevin Macdonald Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley, Zachary Levi Written by: Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani, (and screen story) M.B. Traven, (based upon the book “Guantánamo Diary”) Mohamedou Ould Slahi and Larry Siems Running Time: 129 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 2nd April 2021 Each year a theme seems to run…
TV and Streaming – Sunday 4th April 2021
Morning! It’s Easter Sunday! The one day that always causes confusion as to whether shops are open or not. Fairly easy to fathom out this year. I’m guessing the parks and open spaces will be packed today as the weather will be okay but get ready to wrap up by tomorrow. If you don’t want…
TV and Streaming – Saturday 3rd April 2021
Morning! It’s Saturday 3rd April and we are heading for a cold one. Did you honestly think that Summer was coming? Of course not. In that case, best stay inside and watch a movie. A strong list for you today so there is bound to be something there. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy…
TV and Streaming – Friday 2nd April 2021
Morning! It’s Good Friday and so that only means one thing: lots and lots of movies on TV. In fact, today also includes two big movies hitting the streaming services that you have to pay for. One is an Oscar-nominated drama, the other is a big, loud blockbuster that has been languishing around for almost…
TV and Streaming – Thursday 1st April 2021
Morning! Before I start, I can guarantee there are no hidden jokes in these picks. All of the films on show are worth watching. Two premieres on Amazon Prime today. One an outstanding documentary, the other a shocking drama. Both excellent. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy April Fool’s Day! AMAZON PRIME THE DISSIDENT…
The Dissident
Director: Bryan Fogel Starring: Omar Abdulaziz, Hatice Cengiz, Fahrettin Altun, John O. Brennan Written by: Bryan Fogel and Mark Monroe Running Time: 119 mins Cert: 12 Release date: 1st April 2021 One of the things I have noticed recently, as we no longer venture to the local cinemas, is the documentary’s rise on the streaming…
TV and Streaming – Wednesday 31st March 2021
Morning! In the words of Glenn Frey…the heat is on! The last day of March and the temperatures are rising. However, we still all need to be careful and don’t go crazy. There is still a pandemic going on. If you are nervous about going out, then may I suggest a few movies you can…
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