Many consider Paddington 2 one of the greatest family movies ever made. It is a dazzling mix of slapstick comedy, unexpected star turns, and a big heart filling the cinema with pure joy. A third adventure from the Bear was always going to be a hard act to follow, especially when the main drivers of…
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Wonka
We are living in very dark times. With wars and political upheaval, the cost of living crisis and corruption all around, you feel downhearted every time you switch the news on. Fear not, good people, for there is a way to feel joy for a few hours, in the form of the latest film from…
The Phantom of the Open
Us Brits love an underdog, a downtrodden, a dreamer, a loser. Most of our comedy movies are about those unsung heroes who are willing to sacrifice everything they have for their ambitions, even if they aren’t the best. Think Eddie The Eagle, the ski-jumper who came last. He became a national hero. Then there is…
Mindhorn
Director: Sean Foley Starring: Julian Barratt, Essie Davis, Andrea Riseborough, Steve Coogan, Russell Tovey, Simon Farnaby, Harriett Walters, Kenneth Branagh. Written by: Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby Running Time: 89 mins Cert: 15 Release date: 5th May 2017 During the 70’s and 80’s, TV detectives weren’t as gritty as they are now. In those days,…
Bill
Director: Richard Bracewell Starring: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Helen McCrory, Damian Lewis Written by: Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond Running Time: 94 mins Cert: PG Release date: 18th September 2015 One of the big success stories in British television of the past few years is Horrible Histories,…
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