Gladiator II

Back in 2000, Dreamworks took a chance on an epic sword-and-sandal adventure from Ridley Scott. No one believed the film would be successful, but after winning five Oscars and becoming a box office smash and now regarded as one of the cinematic greats, Scott has decided it’s time for a long-awaited sequel. While it’s not…

Napoleon

My partner’s son is an enormous Napoleon fan, having studied everything about the French leader. When asked what he thought about the film, he replied: “It’s weird!” I suppose that’s one way of looking at it. When asked if he could expand, he began listing all the inaccurate things about the history. We know this…

TV and Streaming – Monday 24th August 2020

Morning! Another Monday as we head ever closer to September and an attempt to some form of normality. I will be slowly bringing this daily blog to end this week but fear not, I will be producing a weekly rundown for your planning pleasures, as I return to the cinema for the first time since…

TV and Streaming – Tuesday 18th August 2020

Morning! One thing you won’t find here is a U-turn. You will get my recommendations and what I say will stick. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Tuesday! AMAZON PRIME THE CONSTANT GARDNER (15) Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete Postlethewaite Drama, Thriller, Romance A widower is determined to get to the bottom of…

TV and Streaming – Tuesday 7th July 2020

Morning! Another day, another collection of movies for you to enjoy. I hope there is something you will enjoy. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Tuesday! AMAZON PRIME BAD BOYS (18) Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Tea Leoni Action, comedy, crime Two hip detectives protect a witness to a murder while investigating a case of stolen…

Playmobil: The Movie

Director: Lino DiSalvo Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Gabriel Bateman, Jim Gaffigan, Adam Lambert, Daniel Radcliffe, Meghan Trainor, Kenan Thompson Written by: Blaise Hemingway, Greg Erb, Jason Oremland, (story) Lino DiSalvo and (storyline consultant) Michael LaBash Running Time: 99 mins Cert: U Release date: 9th August 2019 After the massive success of The Lego Movie franchise, it…