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Retrospective 2016 – A Year in Film

Posted by Gui on December 31, 2016

2016 has been a another solid and eclectic year for film, without a single title dominating at the box-office or in critical acclaim; from comic-book titans like ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ and ‘Captain America: Civil War’ to outrageous comedies like ‘The Nice Guys’ and ‘David Brent: Life on the Road’, from powerful dramas like […]

12 Films to Watch in 2017 (January to June)

Posted by Gui on December 29, 2016

Following our previous “12 Films To Watch in 2016 (July to December)“, we break down another 12 of what we think might be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2017. We’ve only included films with confirmed release dates, but there will be more UK dates for must-see […]

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

Posted by Gui on December 29, 2016

Review 133min Genre:     Action, Adventure, Sci-fi Director:  Gareth Edwards Cast:       Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn…and more Writers:   Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy, John Knoll… and more -Synopsis- The first of the Disney era Star Wars “Anthology” films and a spinoff/prequel to the beloved series in a galaxy far, far away; set before the events of […]

Golden Globe Film Nominations 2017

Posted by Gui on December 12, 2016

Getty Images With the changing of the year and the more interesting part of the film release calendar, comes the start of awards season and the nominations for the first big show of 2017 on the 8th of January. Actors Don Cheadle, Laura Dern and Anna Kendrick came together in Hollywood this morning to announce […]

War for the Planet of the Apes #1

Posted by Gui on December 9, 2016

After the devastating events in 2014’s ‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’, for both sides; Caesar’s evolved apes are on a collision course with the remnants of humanity and an army led by a ruthless colonel, determined to make a last stand for survival and control of the planet. Directed by Matt Reeves and […]

Office Christmas Party (2016)

Posted by Gui on December 7, 2016

Review 105min Genre:       Comedy Directors:   Josh Gordon and Will Speck Cast:         Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller, Jennifer Aniston…and more Writers:     Justin Malen, Laura Solon, Dan Mazer… and more -Synopsis- In a last-ditch effort to save a failing branch of his tech company family business and the jobs of his trusted employees from the ruthless company CEO, […]

Moana (2016)

Posted by Gui on December 2, 2016

Review 103min Genre:      Family, Animation, Adventure, Musical Director:   Ron Clements, Don Hall, John Musker… and more Cast:        Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Temuera Morrison…more Writers:    Jared Bush, Ron Clements, Don Hall… and more -Synopsis- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and newcomer Auli’i Cravalho star in Disney’s animated Polynesian adventure following the exploits of a bold precocious teenager […]

Bleed for This (2016)

Posted by Gui on December 2, 2016

Review 117min Genre:      Fact-based, Drama, Sport Director:   Ben Younger Cast:        Miles Teller, Aaron Eckhart, Ciarán Hinds…and more Writers:    Ben Younger, Angelo Pizzo  and Pippa Bianco -Synopsis- Miles Teller stars in a biographical drama about the life of “The Pazmanian Devil” Vinny Pazienza; self-styled, ferocious East Coast American boxer and former Lightweight and Middleweight world champion, […]