Cinema
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Following the success of 2008’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Warner Bros delivers a second outing based loosely on 19th century science fiction literature. Originally planned to involve… Read More
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As if starting the year with a thumping hangover and a list of resolutions destined for failure wasn’t enough, cinemagoers are also faced with enduring Garry Marshall’s risible New Year’s… Read More
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Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle was originally on board to direct Don Ferrarone’s adaptation of the novel of the same name, based on real events that took place in Texas City,… Read More
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Taking its cue from the Harry Potter series, the fourth and final Twilight novel has been split in two for its big screen adaptation, ensuring this vampiric cash cow will… Read More
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After the surprise success of 2009’s reimagining of Sherlock Holmes, it comes as no surprise that a sequel is already here, nor that director Guy Ritchie has stuck to the… Read More
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While a cinematic adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s ballet, The Nutcracker carries a certain appeal, thanks to its fantastical plot and festive Christmas setting this film is one nobody could have envisioned.… Read More
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Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel is one of the most beloved musicals of all time, is Broadway’s Longest Running Musical by more than 2000 performances, and… Read More
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When researching his role in Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Johnny Depp unearthed an unpublished manuscript by gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson about his formative years in… Read More
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While the central protagonist in 50/50 – the other cancer comedy currently playing – was determined to beat the disease and laugh off his impending death, Marley (Kate Hudson) in… Read More
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Gary McKendry’s debut feature is an adaptation of Ranulph Fiennes’ The Feather Men, a book detailing the alleged true story of four British soldiers, who were assassinated by an elite… Read More
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In the wake of Zack Snyder’s 300 and Louis Le Terrier’s Clash of the Titans comes Immortals, Tarsem Singh’s fast and loose reinterpretation of Theseus and the Minotaur. While there… Read More
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It is understandable that some filmgoers might have seen enough of Ryan Gosling for one year. While there can be no denying the man is a talented actor, he has… Read More
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While enjoying huge success on the small screen as neurotic shopaholic columnist Carrie Bradshaw in HBO’s Sex an the City, Sarah Jessica Parker’s cinematic career has faired less well. SATC’s… Read More
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After the monstrous success of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean series, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood dusted off Alexandre Dumas’ swashbuckling heroes for another cinematic outing.… Read More
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Over the past decade, Mexican auteur Guillermo del Toro has emerged as a guiding force in fantasy filmmaking, both as a director, but more importantly as a producer and facilitator… Read More
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After the runaway success of Paranormal Activity and its sequel, the franchise has quickly replaced Saw as the annual Halloween screamfest franchise to delight and terrify audiences looking for cheap… Read More
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The great irony in Crazy Stupid Love – a film that firmly believes in soul mates and keeping hold of them – is that it has no idea what kind… Read More
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It could easily be argued that Nicolas Cage does not have a “type”, being that he makes so many films and is willing to try his luck at almost any… Read More
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