Dustin Hoffman is a dark-horse legendary actor. I think most people, not necessarily film fans, would struggle to name a Dustin Hoffman film but would definitely recognise him as a legend. You ask someone to name a Robert De Niro movie … Continue reading Tootsie (1982) Review
It was always going to be difficult making a comedy out of a subject like cancer. It’s a difficult balancing act; you don’t want to make the subject too light, not taking the sensitive subject of cancer seriously. Alternatively, you … Continue reading 50/50 (2011) Review
There was a time when I used to think Ricky Gervais could do no wrong. I love The Office, Extras was a fantastic follow-up and his first few stand-ups are great too. They are all a testament to how good a … Continue reading Derek (Season 1) TV Review
The issue with a documentary about a well-known individual or series is that there is sure to be people watching that want to know more about specific aspects that may not be covered or even referenced. This becomes even more of … Continue reading Everything or Nothing: The Untold Story of 007 (2012) Review
Some films are best described as “clever.” I don’t necessarily mean clever in a “Memento/Inception – How did they put that together?” sort of way but in a more “why didn’t I think of that?” The kind of clever that … Continue reading Wreck-It Ralph (2013) Review
Because I review a whole tv series rather than individual episodes, there is a chance of spoilers, so if you haven’t watched the whole series yet, stop reading now! The secret of a good second season is to take what … Continue reading Breaking Bad (Season 2) TV Review
Every film, regardless of what you want to do with it, what style you want to present it in or what story you want to tell (or not tell) must have structure. You can have the strangest environment, most confusing … Continue reading The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) Review
Forget Bond, Bourne and Hunt – the only true spy on film is Smiley, George Smiley. I don’t know the last time I watched a spy film that had very little action, no explosions, hardly any gunfire and a distinct … Continue reading Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (2011) Review
Because I review a whole tv series rather than individual episodes, there is a chance of spoilers, so if you haven’t watched the whole series yet, stop reading now! Some shows have that rare but fantastic element that all are … Continue reading Breaking Bad (Season 1) TV Review
It’s amazing how a movie can surprise you because you make an assumption based on its key ingredients. The movie is advertised and heavily promoted as a movie about male stripping. It attracts even more people because the star is Channing … Continue reading Magic Mike (2012) Review
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