When Almut (Florence Pugh) accidentally runs over recently divorced Tobias (Andrew Garfield) with her car they begin a relationship and fall in love. But then a cancer diagnosis for Almut will force them to make some decisions about how to get the most from their time together and what to focus on. We Live In … Continue reading We Live In Time
Welcome to my review of film in 2024. This is the eighth year that I have spent writing my film reviews online and is by far and away the biggest year as far as viewing numbers have been, which is fantastic. As ever I am going to run through some of my thoughts on my … Continue reading 2024 – Year In Review – Film
In 2022 I had a bumper Top 20 Television Shows, whilst in 2023 I had a measly Top 10. This year I think I am going to land in the middle with a Top 15 because I want to talk about all the shows I saw this year that I think are worth catching. >>STOP … Continue reading 2024 – Year In Review – Television
This is my third year of doing a most anticipated list and I have to say it is a lot of fun. It always gets me excited about what is to come and lets me reflect on how expectation lived up to reality. Of my Top 10 films last year two have been postponed into … Continue reading Top 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2025
Whilst a storm rages overhead, the wise Mandrill monkey Rafiki tells young lion cub Kiara how her grandfather Mufasa came to be king. Mufasa: The Lion King is a direct prequel to the “live action” remake of The Lion King, and as with that film the results spark discussion about technical wizardry more than exciting … Continue reading Mufasa: The Lion King
Moana (Auli’i’ Cravalho) is now a wayfinder, searching the ocean for signs of other people. Whilst Maui (Dwayne Johnson) is finding himself in a spot of bother with a God who commands Bats named Matangi (Awhimai Fraser). But they will have to team up again, along with a new crew to help sail the oceans … Continue reading Moana 2
Vengeful Shadow The Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves) escapes from a prison that has held him for fifty years and joins forces with Gerald Robotnik (Jim Carrey) to wreak havoc on those that have wronged him. So Sonic (Ben Schwarz), Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) and Knuckles (Idris Elba) enter the fray and have to join forces with their … Continue reading Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Following the Pope's death, Cardinal-Dean Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with the running of the sacred conclave where the College of Cardinals will vote for his successor. As key candidates vie for power, secrets will be revealed that could undermine the Catholic Church forever. Conclave is a thoroughly absorbing grown up drama. Director Edward Berger's … Continue reading Conclave
The War Of The Rohirrim tells the story of the King of Rohan, Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox), his “wild” daughter Hera (Gaia Wise) and their war with a young lord named Wulf (Luca Pasqualino) who is desperate to avenge his father’s death. This story is pulled from the appendices of J. R. R. Tolkien’s works, … Continue reading The Lord Of The Rings: The War Of The Rohirrim
When Red One, also known as Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) is kidnapped, his head of security must team up with a Level 4 Naughty Lister to save Christmas. Commander of ELF security Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson) is losing his faith in Christmas and has resigned from his post. But just one day before retirement Santa … Continue reading Red One
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