Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of weeks, you’ll know that the absence of ethnic minority nominees for this year’s Oscars has caused quite the storm. … More A movie celebration of Black History Month
In 2000, visionary director Christopher Nolan’s directed his breakout effort Memento, which became somewhat of a cult classic. Now, fifteen years later, Memento is being remade by AMBI Pictures who will finance and produce their new version. The noir thriller Memento starred Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a short term amnesia sufferer who goes on … More Christopher Nolan’s Memento to be remade
According to lead star and producer Vin Diesel, the already booming Fast and Furious franchise may be kicking into an even higher gear as there are plans to develop prequels and spin offs. In an interview with Variety, Diesel discussed how the creative team behind the hugely successful film series are currently in the early … More Vin Diesel hints at Fast and Furious spin offs
Joy is based on the true story of Joy Mongano, a determined single mother who overcomes the pain of domestic troubles and the trappings of the business world to make a success out of herself. In the titular role of David O Russel’s comedy-drama is frequent collaborator Jennifer Lawrence, who is easily the world’s biggest actress at … More Top 5 Jennifer Lawrence Performances
2015 has been a mixed year for Bradley Cooper. He captivated audiences with his stunning Oscar nominated performance in American Sniper but was part of the snoozefest that was Aloha. Cooper’s latest film, Burnt, combines the highs and lows of his year into one flick. … More Burnt Review
Not many actors make the jump from bit part players in TV shows to starring in Oscar worthy films – but Bradley Cooper is certainly one of the lucky few. … More Top 5 Bradley Cooper Performances
ver since the monster of a smash hit show The Walking Dead debuted in 2010, Hollywood – better yet the world – has devoured anything zombie-related just as zombies devour brains. The latest onscreen offering of the flesh hungry undead is the teenage horror comedy Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse. … More Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Review
2015 has been the year of the spy film. We’ve had January’s excellent Kingsman: The Secret Service, June’s surprise comedy hit Spy, July’s brilliant Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation and August’s underrated 60’s thriller The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Now, the ultimate secret agent James Bond returns to rightfully take his place upon the espionage-movie throne. … More Spectre Review
Can somebody change the world and still be a good person? That’s the question posed by Steve Jobs, the most recent film about the late great founder of billion dollar company Apple. While he was responsible for repeatedly revolutionising technology, Jobs didn’t have a reputation for being a particularly nice guy. His gigantic genius and polarizing personality are both on full display in this riveting, unconventional drama starring Michael Fassbender in the titular role. … More Steve Jobs Review
Sporting biopics are usually inspirational and uplifting accounts of an athlete’s struggle to make it to the top. The Program is a different breed as it tells the story of arguably the sporting world’s biggest ever scandal – how American cycling icon Lance Armstrong cheated his way to become the most successful man in the sport. Director Stephen Frears details how Armstrong overcame cancer to win cycling’s most prestigious race, the Tour De France, 7 times by way of using performance enhancing drugs. … More The Program Review
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