Review: Transformers 4: Age of lowered expectations
THIS is a piece of absolute shit. And that would have been my review had Mr. Simpson not vetoed it. Sadly, I have to inform you in some greater detail as to just how catastrophic...
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies first trailer revealed
THE FIRST teaser trailer for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has premiered online. The film is the last in the Middle-earth prequel trilogy from Peter Jackson based on the novel The Hobbit. Previously...
Three Spanish films that define a nation
ALMODOVAR. A simple, universal word, one that has been defining Spanish cinema for over forty years. Pedro Almodovar’s films have captured the culture and the identity of Spain through a medium which is predominantly...
Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2 – A beautiful sequel that holds its own
THERE is a running joke in film circles that whenever you release a sequel to a film it has to be darker as a reaction to its predecessor. This has spawned many jokes (just search...
Amazing Spider-Man spin off still on track for 2016 release
RUMOUR has it that over the last few weeks following the relatively poor critical and commercial performance of the blockbusting, wall-crawling sequel to 2012’s Amazing Spider-Man, Sony was having second thoughts on sinking their money...
First trailer for ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ released
SENSATIONALIST erotica fans rejoice! The first trailer for the much anticipated adaptation of the best-selling Fifty Shades of Grey has been released to audiences worldwide. The novel, written by E L James and originally published...
Pirates of the Caribbean 5 scheduled for 2017
ORIGINALLY slated for a 2015 release, the latest adventure in the career of loveable scallywag Jack Sparrow is finally back on the table. ScreenRant.com reports that the film, supposedly shelved due to financial concerns following...
Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
YES, MONKEYS talking is pretty dumb, let’s face it, but the Planet of the Apes franchise has always, really, been about reflecting upon ourselves. Director Matt Reeves has followed this vein and it shows: He’s...
Review: Under the Skin – Loving the alien
SOON to be released on DVD, the sense of lurking paranoia that dwells at the frozen heart of Under the Skin makes itself known in every scene. It’s a film where reality is rendered...
Review: Grace of Monaco – Diana meets its match
REMEMBER Diana? Of course you don’t. You were sensible. For the vast majority among you who chose not to suffer through the worst film of last year, Diana was a hilarious attempt to commemorate...
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