There is something really satisfying and comforting about seeing Paul Hogan back as Crocodile Dundee. From the moment that the smile, the look of familiar mild panic and that hat and vest appear on-screen, you know that Hogan hasn’t lost any … Continue reading Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001) Review
Views from the Sofa’s 100 Greatest Scenes is a list of the 100 greatest moments in the movies. This could be long introductions, moments of action or great dialogue between characters. The scenes are in no particular order and come from … Continue reading 100 Greatest Scenes Number 14: “That’s not a Knife!”
Crocodile Dundee was always ripe for a sequel but didn’t necessarily lend itself to one. Once Mick “Crocodile” Dundee had moved to New York, the “fish-out-of-water” aspect falls away. Considering that was the best part of what was quite a shallow … Continue reading Crocodile Dundee 2 (1988) Review
Crocodile Dundee is the epitome of a “star vehicle.” Written by star Paul Hogan, it is clearly a showcase for his talents as an actor and a comedian. There isn’t necessarily much to the movie but Paul Hogan as Mick “Crocodile” Dundee … Continue reading Crocodile Dundee (1986) Review
Dark humour is genre to itself and one that would lend itself well to war but when you examine the evidence, there are very few decent war comedies. The farcical nature of warfare and the often absurdity of fighting for your … Continue reading Can you make a good war comedy?
Stripes could also be called Ghostbusters do war. It is missing Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson but does star Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, as well as being directed by the same man who helmed the supernatural comedy, Ivan Reitman. What … Continue reading Stripes (1981) Review
Disney’s first Renaissance was the time period between 1988 and 1999 which saw them produce some of their most critical and financially successful movies. This period started with The Little Mermaid and ended with Tarzan, including The Lion King, Aladdin, Beauty … Continue reading Is Disney producing their “Second Renaissance?”
Views from the Sofa’s 100 Greatest Scenes is a list of the 100 greatest moments in the movies. This could be long introductions, moments of action or great dialogue between characters. The scenes are in no particular order and come from … Continue reading 100 Greatest Scenes Number 13 – Holding Hands
Disney have created an animated film which will continue to offer entertainment with every watch. This is because the background and environment the main characters are a part of is alive with ingenious design, inside jokes and clever ways to bring … Continue reading Zootropolis (2016) Review
Back by popular demand! Episode 2 of the Views from the Sofa podcast is now available. This episode covers all things War! We talk about the best death scenes, the worst war comedy ever made, play “Brothers or Saving Ryan” and … Continue reading The Views from the Sofa Podcast – SofaPod 2: Saving Private Sofa!
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