Three acts in the life of Chuck (Tom Hiddleston) told in reverse order. Beginning with the apocalypse and ending with a childhood beset by setbacks. All framed in a reassuringly life affirming manner. The three acts in the Life of Chuck initially feel somewhat disconnected, but it is in the explanation of how they come … Continue reading The Life of Chuck
Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) is now a widow facing the challenge of being a single mother of two, returning to work and heading back out into the world of dating. It may be twenty-four years since Bridget Jones first graced our screens but she is still facing the same challenges. The pressures on women to … Continue reading Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy
Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and Venom must fight off a universe destroying threat that is seeking a key created by Brock and Venom’s union. To undo the key would be to kill one or both of our anti-heroes. Touted as the final film in the trilogy, The Last Dance continues its predecessors scrappy and haphazard … Continue reading Venom: The Last Dance
On the 1st October 1997 I was a teenager working at UCI cinemas and thoroughly utilising my staff perks of free tickets. At the time the cinema chain held "Directors Chair" screenings every week which usually consisted of a classic film or a more obscure art house release. I made it a point to go … Continue reading David Mamet Retrospective
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