Tag Archives: Judi Dench

Review: Cats (2019)

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sam S-P

I’m not trying to offend anyone who genuinely enjoys Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical – I like some strange things too – but I personally found CATS on stage unbearable. Even the better songs on the soundtrack just cling … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Cats, Francesca Hayward, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, James Corden, Jennifer Hudson, Judi Dench, Musical, Rebel Wilson, Tom Hooper | Leave a comment

Review: Philomena (2013)

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Sam S-P

Some stories don’t need much embellishment when adapting them for drama. Martin Sixsmith’s human interest article which forms the basis for PHILOMENA is one such story, remarkable and moving, and Steve Coogan who writes and stars does a fine job … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Review | Tagged Alan Partridge, Barbara Jefford, Biopic, Chronicles of Riddick, Drama, Film, Judi Dench, Martin Sixsmith, Movies, Philomena, Philomena Lee, Rob Brydon, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Stephen Frears, Steve Coogan, The Trip | Leave a comment

A Few Passing Thoughts More…

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Sam S-P

Another really busy week of movie news that I thought I’d comment briefly on. Annoyingly, AMERICAN HUSTLE is still being showered with critical praise (just give Jennifer Lawrence an award and leave it at that!). More inspiringly, GRAVITY is keeping pace with … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Comment | Tagged 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Ant-Man, Batman vs. Superman, Ben Affleck, David O Russell, DC, Disney, Edgar Wright, Fast & Furious 7, Film, Gravity, Henry Cavill, J. J. Abrams, Judi Dench, Jurassic World, Man of Steel, Marvel, Michael Douglas, Movies, Paul Rudd, Roger Lloyd-Pack, Star Wars Episode VII, Terminator Genesis, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Warner Brothers, Zack Snyder | Leave a comment

The Very Best of Bond

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Sam S-P

I’m not going to lie, I’ve not always been a fan of James Bond. In fact, up until a few years ago, my Bond knowledge was limited to CASINO ROYALE, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, GOLDENEYE, DIE ANOTHER DAY and…OCTOPUSSY. They just weren’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Film Feature | Tagged Barbara Bach, Bérénice Marlohe, Casino Royale, Daniel Craig, Die Another Day, Film, From Russia With Love, Gert Fröbe, Goldeneye, Goldfinger, Ian Fleming, James Bond, Javier Bardem, Judi Dench, Licence to Kill, Movies, Octopussy, Ola Rapace, Quantum of Solace, Richard Kiel, Robert Shaw, Roger Deakins, Roger Moore, Sam Mendes, Sean Connery, Shirley Bassey, Skyfall, The Spy Who Loved Me, Timothy Dalton | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: Judi Dench

Review: Cats (2019)

Review: Philomena (2013)

A Few Passing Thoughts More…

The Very Best of Bond

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