Animated franchises are a bit of a hit-or-miss affair. Some, like Toy Story, get it absolutely right, even if they should have stopped at number 3, whereas Ice Age started off well but became overcrowded with far too many characters and lost that original charm. Despicable Me started with a massive boom, a hilarious, inventive…
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The Super Mario Bros. Movie
It has been a staple of the video gaming world since Nintendo produced the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985. In 1992, a live-action version of the game was made starring Bob Hoskins, and it is still regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. Now, co-produced by Illuminations, the creators of the Minions, The…
Minions: The Rise of Gru
We were first introduced to the Minions in 2010 as supporting characters in the animation, Despicable Me. Since then, they have become the face of Illumination Animations, starred in two more Despicable Me movies, a series of short films, countless merchandise and TV adverts, and a movie of their own. Now we get the sequel…
TV and Streaming – Sunday 9th August 2020
Morning! Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Sunday! AMAZON PRIME THE WEDDING SINGER (12) Starring: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler, Christine Taylor Comedy, Music, Romance Robbie, a singer, and Julia, a waitress, are both engaged, but to the wrong people. Fortune intervenes to help them discover each other. One of Adam Sandler’s better comedies. One use of…
TV and Streaming – Sunday 2nd August 2020
Morning! Firstly, congratulations to Arsenal for winning the FA Cup yesterday. Today, we have nice weather, the British Grand Prix part 1 and loads of movies, as seems the norm on a Sunday. Here come the recommendations. Stay safe, look after yourself and Happy Sunday! AMAZON PRIME THE PRODUCERS (12) Starring: Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick,…
TV and Streaming – Saturday 16th May 2020
Morning! The weather is getting better again, which means now that we can roam the land freely, there will be a mass exodus to the coast and any greenery. Don’t do that. Stay at home and enjoy the countless movies that you can watch on your telly. Stay safe, be careful and Happy Saturday! AMAZON…
TV and Streaming – Sunday 10th May 2020
Morning! Today has started off nice and warm and sunny but don’t let that fool you. The cold wind is a-blowing and it is becoming very chilly. The best thing to do is stay inside and watch a movie. Plenty to choose this Sunday, so enjoy! Stay safe, stay inside and Happy Sunday! AMAZON PRIME…
Despicable Me 3
Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin and Eric Guillon Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, Nev Scharrel, Pierre Coffin, Steve Coogan, Jenny Slate Written by: Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio Running Time: 90 mins Cert: U Release Date: 30th June 2017 If you haven’t noticed from the countless adverts and tie-ins,…
The Secret Life Of Pets
Director: Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney Starring: Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Lake Bell, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Albert Brooks, Dana Carvey, Steve Coogan Written by: Ken Daurio, Brian Lynch, and Cinco Paul Running Time: 90 mins Cert: U Release date: 24th June 2016 For almost a year we have been given the promise of a new animated…
Minions
Directors: Kyle Balda and Pierre Coffin Starring: Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan, Jennifer Saunders, Geoffrey Rush. Written by: Brian Lynch, (based on the characters created) Sergio Pablos, Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio Running Time: 91 mins Cert: U Release date: 26th June 2015 Some films you go and…
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