My 3 Favourite Films of the Month These are films I watched in June, they may not be June releases Jurassic World - 'Jurassic World is a truly satisfying entry into the franchise - it is the first sequel to the original to actually be good. But the thing is, this isn't just good, it is AMAZING! The dinosaurs are terrifying but visually stunning and the actors...
A new film claimed the box office crown this weekend - Minions took in just over $18 million. No other films opened within the top 5. Other openers from places 6-10 this week include Knock Knock which opened in 7th place and Slow West which opened in 10th. ...
Dream Large. Live Larger Entourage is a movie instalment in the popular tv series of the same name. It is directed and written by Doug Ellin (Kissing a Fool, Life with Bonnie) and stars Kevin Connolly (The Notebook, Reach Me), Adrian Grenier (The Devil Wears Prada, Drive Me Crazy), Kevin Dillon (Platoon, The Doors), Jerry Ferrara (Lone Survivor, Think Like a Man) and...
So we are about half way through 2015 so it makes sense to give you all an insight to what films have been my favourites of the year so far. I actually believe that I haven't seen too many terrible movies so far this year which makes my bottom ten list a little more competitive than my top ten! This post will focus...
A Very Very Long Ride Directed by George Tillman Jr (Faster, Notorious), The Longest Ride is the 10th Nicholas Sparks movie adaption! The film stars Britt Robertson (Tomorrowland, The First Time), Scott Eastwood (Fury, Gran Torino), Alan Alda (The Aviator, M*A*S*H), Jack Huston (American Hustle, Outlander) and Oona Chaplin (Quantum of Solace, What If). 'After an automobile crash, the lives of a young...
Jurassic World continued to defeat the UK Box Office with a relatively strong hold for a Summer blockbuster. The Take That concert was a dark horse and debuted in second place with $1.5 million. Also within the top 5 was Mr Holmes which debuted at number 4 and Entourage which underperformed by opening at number 5. Elsewhere on the chart, The Longest Ride...
Meet the Little Voices Inside Your Head Inside Out is directed and written by Pete Docter (Up, Monsters Inc) & Ronaldo Del Carmen. The voice cast includes Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation, Mean Girls), Phyllis Smith (The Office, Bad Teacher), Bill Hader (Superbad, Her), Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling (The Office, Wreck-it Ralph), Kaitlyn Dias and Richard Kind (Spin City, A Bug's Life). 'After young...
Another week brings another bunch of exciting movie news stories. Not only did we get exciting news such as the reveal of 'Get Smurfy' and the announcements of 'Maleficent 2' & cast news of 'Pitch Perfect 3', I have another 5 stories that are worth your time! Passengers - There has been a lot of controversy lately surrounding this movie - in particular,...
On June 19th 2015, a Q & A session was held at the Odeon in London's Leicester Square for the upcoming movie 'Paper Towns'. The tickets were free so I thought I'd hop on the train and go and join the session. The cinema was packed - full of fans of John Green's novels. We were only expecting the session to be with...
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Thoughts Based on Trailer
The Animation Trailer Battle Continues - KUNG FU PANDA 3 Enters the Ring!
11:15 AM So yesterday, I covered 5 animation trailers that have all been released this month. I explained that this was because of the major release 'Inside Out'. Well another movie has joined the competition and the trailer is from a film that we weren't expecting just yet - Kung Fu Panda 3! The film won't come out till January 2016 but I'm guessing Dreamwork's...
Due to the upcoming US release of 'Inside Out' this Friday - all the animation companies are starting to release new trailers that will play in front of what is expected to be one of Pixar's greatest movies - with over 60 reviews, the movie still has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. So what movies are fighting it out? Zootopia. The Good Dinosaur, Hotel...
It has been reported by both 'The Wrap' and 'CinemaBlend' that Disney are moving forward with the sequel to Maleficent which went on to become one of the biggest hits of last year, grossing nearly $760 million worldwide. All of this news came about when it was revealed that Linda Woolverton will return to write the script for the film. I loved Maleficent...
Jurassic World crushed all competition this weekend with the highest opening of the year so far - $30.2 million. Elsewhere on the chart, London Road debuted at number 8 with around $330K. No other movies tried to open against the monstrous Jurassic World. ...
THEY'RE BACK (again) PITCHES! Everyone has been speculating for the past few days about whether Kendrick & Wilson will return for the 3rd movie - Wilson was more likely to as she spoke about it in an interview earlier on in the year but we were unsure about Kendrick. However, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter' and the official Snapchat for Pitch Perfect 2...
Returning to cinemas in 2017 are everyone's favourite small blue creatures - The Smurfs! On Sunday (14th June), it was global Smurfs day and Sony Pictures Animation let the world know what project they have planned next - Get Smurfy! This will be the third movie in the modern day Smurfs movie franchise and it has been revamped with a whole new cast!...
This week, there has been lots of movie news to get us all excited! The following stories are ones that you need to know about! ...
Save The Day Note - 2015 isn't the first time I have seen this film - this post has a reason to it which I will explain in the review Directed and written by Brad Bird (Tomorrowland, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol), The Incredibles is probably my favourite film of all time. The film stars Craig T. Nelson (Coach, Poltergeist [1982), Holly Hunter (The...
The Park is Open Jurassic World is the 4th instalment in the franchise and is directed by Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed). The film stars Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Bryce Dallas Howard (The Help), Ty Simpkins (Insidious) and Nick Robinson (The Kings of Summer). 'Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme...
Box Office Report
UK Box Office June 5-7: SPY Completes Mission & Takes First Place, INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 3 Scares Audiences
6:23 AM Spy took the box office crown from San Andreas this weekend. However, the comedy did adequate business, taking in just under $4 million. Also opening in the top 5 was Insidious: Chapter 3 which took in around $2.2 million which is good for a 2015 horror movie opening. The only other movie to open within the top 10 was Dil Dhadakne Do -...
Pitch Perfect Whiplash is directed by Damien Chazelle (Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench) and stars Miles Teller (Divergent Series, That Awkward Moment) and a multi-award winning performance from J.K. Simmons (Spider-Man, The Closer). 'A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a...
This is How You Die Insidious: Chapter 3 is the directorial debut from Leigh Whannell and stars Dermot Mulroney (The Grey, New Girl), Stefanie Scott (A.N.T Farm) and Lin Shaye (Ouija, Insidious 1&2). 'A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to...
Shake It Off San Andreas is directed by Brad Peyton (Journey 2 The Mysterious Island) and stars Dwayne Johnson (Fast & Furious Series, G.I Joe Series), Carla Gugino (Night at the Museum, Watchmen), Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson Series, Texas Chainsaw 3D), Hugo Johnstone-Burt (Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Goddess) and Art Parkinson (Dracula Untold, Love, Rosie). 'In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in...
It Will Take What You Love Most Directed by James Wan (Furious 7, The Conjuring) and starring Patrick Wilson (Insidious, The Conjuring), Rose Byrne (Spy, Bad Neighbours) and Lin Shaye (Ouija, Insidious), Insidious: Chapter 2 is the continuation of the 2011 hit. 'The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world'....
So Undercover Spy is directed and written by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, The Help) and stars Melissa McCarthy (Identity Thief, The Heat, Bridesmaids), Rose Byrne (Insidious, Bad Neighbours), Jude Law (Sherlock Holmes, Side Effects), Miranda Hart (Miranda, Call the Midwife), Allison Janney (Tammy, The DUFF) and Jason Statham (Furious 7, Parker). 'A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of...
Box Office Report
UK Box Office May 29-31: SAN ANDREAS Shakes Off Competition, HOME, TWO BY TWO have Huge Increases
8:13 AM Another chart champion was crowned this weekend - San Andreas. The disaster movie over performed and took in just over $7 million. Also opening within the top 10 was comedy Man Up which took the number 7 spot. Danny Collins also cracked the top 10 taking 10th place. ...
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