The launch of a new James Bond film is always exciting and a proper “event”. I can still remember the excitement of going to see Goldeneye when it was released twenty years ago (clearly I sneaked into the cinema at the age of five). The last film, Skyfall, has a strong claim to being the best Bond film…
The Grand Budapest Hotel
13 April 2014 by Leave a Comment
Normally I like to go and see films the week that they are released. It’s good for getting reviews up while the film is fresh in everyone’s minds and it means that I don’t have to actively avoid spoilers. It’s not always possible and the past month or so has been a bit of a nightmare in terms of getting to the cinema so I’m only now catching up with some recent releases…
Skyfall
26 October 2012 by Leave a Comment
As anyone who follows me on Twitter knows I have been counting down to the release of the 23rd Bond film Skyfall. Literally I’ve been counting down in hours and minutes. I love James Bond, have done since childhood and can’t ever see a time when the release of a new Bond film doesn’t fill me with sheer joy…
Skyfall Poster Released
17 May 2012 by Leave a Comment
I’m a big fan of all things Bond and Daniel Craig is rivalling Sean Connery as my favourite actor in the role. I’m very excited about the forthcoming film Skyfall which is also starring Javier Barden, Ralph Fiennes and the wonderful Dame Judi Dench…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two
15 July 2011 by 5 Comments
A fitting finale to an epic series
It’s quarter to three in the morning and I’m just back from the one minute past midnight showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part Two. I’m exhausted, but also on a bit of a high…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One
14 July 2011 by 1 Comment
Slow in places but there’s promise of greatness ahead
When it was announced that final film in the Harry Potter series would be split into two parts I was initially in two minds. The first thought was “Oh, they’ll be able to get more of the story in”…
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
12 July 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rookie director’s amazing accomplishment
For the fifth film in the Harry Potter series we once again have another new director. The fourth man in charge thus far in the franchise and this time it feels just right.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
10 July 2011 by 1 Comment
The scene is set for a stunning finale
Dark clouds are forming over Britain – muggles in their offices know something is amiss, but not what. Infrastructure is collapsing and killings are rife…