Film
Film Review: Thor – The Dark World
So the second Thor installment. What’s that about then? An other-worldly superhero in the guise of a Norse-type god re-engages with his earthly love interest, whilst saving everyone from an evil enemy. They do a lot of world jumping. What? That’s Christopher Eccleston under all that prosthetic make up? A war! A monster! Some super …
Film Review: Blue Jasmine
Woo hoo! My annual dose of new Woody Allen. Sorry, but as a fan I can barely contain myself when another Allen movie pops over the horizon. It was something I resisted for many years, but curiosity got the better of me and viewing the brilliant Vicky, Christina, Barcelona sucked me in. Being a fan …
Film Review: Rush
Films about Formula 1 have a difficult act to follow after the 2011 documentary Senna. Even with all the CGI, big name actors and Oscar winning directors, how can a feature film stand up to the drama of real life racing? Rush at least has a go. Based on the rivalry between James Hunt and …
Film Review: Nic Jones – Return Of Britain’s lost folk here
Many people have such fondness for the music of Nic Jones, as the documentary Nic Jones: Return of Britain’s Lost Folk Hero represents. Focusing on Jones’ return to music after a terrible car accident late one night after a performance, the film shows both the Jones of old and the music he is performing today. …