Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri is a comedy addressing some bleak subject matter. Writer-director Martin McDonagh has a track record in this regard – he is responsible for dark comedies In Bruges and Seven Psychopaths – but in some ...
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The rebooted Planet of the Apes series has been a pleasure with each instalment. It hasn’t used its inevitable conclusion as an excuse for lazy plotting powered by ‘destiny’ nor laden itself down with incessant internal references. The films have ...
Read More »The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1: It is the things we love most that destroy us.
I’m one of those irritating people that had not only never heard of the books before the film, and didn’t read the books until after I’d seen the first of the films. Since then, I’ve been an avid fan. I’m ...
Read More »Matthew McConaughey: A little tequila, sunshine and tacos never hurt anybody
Matthew McConaughey has been around for more than 20 years, gracing our screens with his chiseled features and lovely Texan twang. But only recently has he really been given the roles and recognition he deserves. I’m not ashamed to admit ...
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Film and TV news For anyone who ever questioned Sandra Bullock’s acting abilities, you’ll have to eat your words now. The new trailer for Gravity is out and it looks thoroughly gripping. Bradley Cooper has been confirmed as the voice of The ...
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