Monthly Archives: November 2015

Review: Mr. Holmes (2015)

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Sam S-P

Ian McKellen and Bill Condon have done it again, but in perhaps the exact opposite fashion to how they approached their stunning not-really-biopic of James Wale, GODS AND MONSTERS. In that film they wrapped a real person in the trappings … Continue reading →

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Review: Fast & Furious 7 (2015)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Sam S-P

Well this one’s just shot straight to the top of the list of movies it’s OK for guys to cry at. The untimely death of Paul Walker in 2013 has cast a shadow over the latest instalment of Universal’s ever-revving … Continue reading →

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Review: Cinderella (2015)

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Sam S-P

Did you really have to put the talking mice in it again, Disney? Rodents shouldn’t have facial expressions! I’ve never really had that much affection for Walt’s 1950 animated “classic” – I always found it a bit simpering and wet. … Continue reading →

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Review: Spectre (2015)

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Sam S-P

From the moment we see the gun barrel sequence back in its rightful place right after the studio logos, SPECTRE makes its intention clear – we are firmly back to formula. Following revelations made at his childhood home, James Bond … Continue reading →

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