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Academy Awards 2020

Posted by Gui on February 10, 2020

Another eclectic and record-breaking twelve months of cinema—complete with all its festivals and releases, scandals and social change—culminated on Sunday evening in Hollywood California at the 92nd Academy Awards, the biggest night of the year for the industry. As is becoming tradition the event was preceded by some prerequisite media scandal and recrimination regarding the […]

12 Films to Watch in 2020 (January to June)

Posted by Gui on January 1, 2020

Following our ‘12 Films To Watch’ lists for previous years, we break down 12 of what we think might be some must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2020—spreading them out two per month and only including films which have trailers and UK release dates. We’ve only included films […]

Academy Awards 2019

Posted by Gui on February 25, 2019

After another eclectic twelve months of cinema, film festivals, scandals and social change, everything came to a head in Hollywood on Sunday the 24th of February at the 91st Academy Awards, the biggest night of the year for the industry. As is becoming tradition, the event was preceded by some prerequisite media scandal, this year […]

12 Films to Watch in 2019 (January to June)

Posted by Gui on December 31, 2018

Following our last ‘12 Films To Watch in 2018 (July to December)‘, we break down 12 of what we think might be some must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2019. We’ve only included films with confirmed UK release dates, but there will be plenty more UK must-see releases […]

12 Films to Watch in 2018 (July to December)

Posted by Gui on June 27, 2018

Following our previous ‘12 Films To Watch in 2018 (January to June)’, we break down another 12 of what we think might be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide throughout the rest of the year. We’ve only included films with confirmed UK release dates, but there will be plenty more UK must-see […]

Academy Awards 2018

Posted by Gui on March 5, 2018

This year’s award season express made its final stop on Sunday evening in Hollywood California for the biggest night in global cinema, as the great and the good of world film assembled for the 90th edition of the Academy Awards. As Jimmy Kimmel returned to less eventful hosting duties, the subject of sexual harassment and […]

Oscar Nominations 2018

Posted by Gui on January 23, 2018

The culmination of the 2018 award season will be a March affair this year, as the great and the good of mainstream cinema gather in Hollywood on the first Sunday of the month to award the achievements in cinema over the last twelve months at the 90th edition of the Academy Awards. Although all award […]

12 Films to Watch in 2018 (January to June)

Posted by Gui on December 29, 2017

Following our last ‘12 Films To Watch in 2017 (July to December)‘, we break down 12 of what we think might be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2018. We’ve only included films with confirmed UK release dates, but there will be plenty more UK must-see releases […]

12 Films to Watch in 2017 (July to December)

Posted by Gui on July 1, 2017

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

Oscar Nominations 2017

Posted by Gui on January 24, 2017

The 26th of February will see the the culmination of this year’s award season at the 89th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood California, although all award shows are subjective and we can endlessly debate over who should win what, this is a chance for films and their filmmakers to be globally recognised for another great […]

Top 5 Movie Maniacs

Posted by Gui on January 19, 2017

Whether victims of severe personality disorders or good old-fashioned psychos, schizos and maniacs, the criminally unhinged have been morbidly captivating and fascinating audiences since the dawn of cinema. Now to celebrate James McAvoy’s entry into the fray with M. Night Shyamalan’s split personality horror/thriller ‘Split’, we break down our Top 5 most memorable movie lunatics. […]

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 […]

12 Films to Watch in 2016 (July to December)

Posted by Gui on June 30, 2016

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

Top 5 Alien Invasion Movies

Posted by Gui on June 22, 2016

They’re coming! There’s been no shortage of Alien invasion moves over the last 60 years; from huge attacks to insidious and subtle infiltration, and from early B-movies to huge modern Hollywood blockbusters. To celebrate the release of Roland Emmerich’s long-awaited sequel ‘Independence Day: Resurgence’, we bring you our Top 5 films where extra-terrestrials come to our […]

Top 5 Buddy-Cop Movies

Posted by Gui on June 2, 2016

Who’s getting too old for this s**t? The “Buddy-Cop” sub-genre has become a staple for action/comedy audiences and to celebrate the release of Shane Black’s off-beat crime action/comedy romp ‘The Nice Guys’, we bring you our Top 5 films where unlikely partnerships are formed to save the day.   #5: Taxi (1998) Metrodome A smash-hit […]

Top 5 Underdog Movies

Posted by Gui on May 3, 2016

Who doesn’t love to root for the underdog in a film? Whether it’s in a fight or in life’s struggles, we all love to see David stick it to Goliath after starting from the bottom, so here are our picks for the Top 5 Underdog Movies from a list of many contenders, what would be […]

Oscar Nominations 2016

Posted by Gui on January 14, 2016

The 28th of February 2016 will see the year’s awards season come to a climax at the 88th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood California, although all award shows are subjective and we can endlessly debate over who should win what, this is a chance for films and their filmmakers to be globally recognized for another […]

12 Films to Watch in 2016 (January to June)

Posted by Gui on December 26, 2015

Following our previous “12 Films To Watch in 2015″, we break down another 12 of what we think may be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the first half of 2016. You can check out a frequently updated comprehensive guide to more of the upcoming films of 2016 on our “Film […]

License to Sail: Top Bond Boats by “The Moorings”

Posted by Gui on November 11, 2015

Steamboats are forevaaaaa!, Bond & Boats go together like a horse & carriage, so to celebrate the 24th Bond outing ‘Spectre’, we bring you a selection of top 007 aquatic vessels brought to you by our friends at The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company.                   […]

12 Films to Watch in 2015 (July to December)

Posted by Gui on June 29, 2015

Following our previous “12 Films To Watch in 2015″, we break down another 12 of what we think may be the must-see films released in the UK and worldwide during the second half of 2015. You can check out a frequently updated comprehensive guide to more of the upcoming films of 2015 on our “Film […]

Top 5 Spy Comedies

Posted by Gui on June 4, 2015

With the upcoming UK and US release of the Melissa McCarthy Spy-Comedy ‘Spy’ out on the 5th of June, we break down our top 5 examples of a sub-genre’s sub-genre that’s sometimes spoof or satire, sometimes irreverent action/adventure but often entertaining, the Spy-Comedy.   #5: ‘Casino Royale’ (1967) Image Source: MGM Legendary MI6 agent Sir […]

Indie Spotlight- Little Pieces

Posted by Gui on May 31, 2015

In an ongoing effort to help aspiring filmmakers and promote independent films, particularly those struggling with distribution and releases, we periodically feature films in our “Indie Spotlight” series for your consideration.   ‘Little Pieces’ (2014) (English Language) 112min Genre:     Drama Directors: Adam Nelson Cast:       Finnian Nainby-Luxmore, Matt Jones, Isabelle Glinn …and more Writer:    Adam Nelson Country:  UK […]