The Choral is the new collaboration from director Nicholas Hytner and writer Alan Bennett, having worked together on The History Boys, The Lady in the Van and The Madness of King George. It has all the elements of a typical British comedy drama, set during World War 1, an unlikely bunch of characters thrown together…
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I Swear
Very little is known about Tourette’s Syndrome and the stigma that has followed it. Well, now that is all about to change with possibly the most heartfelt, charming and emotional film of the year, I Swear, based on the real experiences of John Davidson. It is one of those rare films that will both touch…
The Penguin Lessons
When you watch a trailer for a new film, you can get a sense of what it’s going to be about.. The Penguin Lessons gives you the idea that this is going to be a cute tale of a man and his penguin, a perfect selling point. However, while there are moments of cuteness, this…
Magic Mike: Last Dance
Before we start looking at the latest in the Magic Mike series, Last Dance, I have to say that I am obviously not the target audience for these movies, but I really enjoyed the first two movies. Unfortunately, this new edition does for the first two movies what Staying Alive does for Saturday Night Fever,…
The Duke
Director: Roger Mitchell Starring: Jim Broadbent, Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Aimee Kelly, Jack Bandeira, Sian Clifford Written by: Richard Bean and Clive Coleman Running Time: 96 mins Cert: 12A release date: 25th February 2022 It was with great sadness that director Roger Mitchell passed away last September. You may not…
Dream Horse
Director: Euros Lyn Starring: Toni Collette, Damian Lewis, Owen Teale, Nicholas Farrell, Joanna Page, Siân Phillips, Peter Davison Written by: Neil McKay Running Time: 113 mins Cert: PG Release date: 4th June 2021 For years, British cinema was a staple for costume dramas and period pieces. But, since the late 90s, we have found that…
TV and Streaming – Friday 1st May 2020
Morning! Happy May Day! Get the maypoles out and dance around it making sure you are social distancing. Weather-wise today, it’s going to be a bit mmm! So stay indoors and watch a movie. Don’t forget to share the love and let people know about the blog. Stay safe, stay inside and Happy Friday! AMAZON…
Military Wives
Director: Peter Cattaneo Starring: Kristen Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Jason Flemyng, Greg Wise, Amy James-Kelly, India Amaeteifio, Emma Lowndes, Gaby French, Lara Rossi Written by: Rosanne Flynn and Rachel Tunnard Running Time: 112 mins Cert: 12A Release date: 6th March 2020 If there is one style of filmmaking that the Brits are good at, it’s…
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