Tim Burton’s Batman is responsible for a lot of what is associated and iconic about the character today. Before Burton, the on-screen persona was a lighthearted, camper version but Burton returns the Caped Crusader to his darker roots. Burton also creates … Continue reading Countdown to Review 500 – Batman (1989) Review
It is never enough for a film just to have great characters, played well by excellent actors, a movie must have a strong story as well. Suicide Squad is an example of this and it isn’t until your are introduced to … Continue reading Countdown to Review 500 – Suicide Squad (2016) Review
Views from the Sofa’s 500th movie review is almost upon us! The tradition with each 100th review is that it is a film which is Batman related. Seeing as 500 is a bit more of a milestone, this week will be … Continue reading Countdown to Review 500!
Hush is an example of bringing something unique and fresh to a well-worn concept. Hush is a home-invasion horror. A man is trying to break into a house to kill the lone woman inside. So far, so many other movies but … Continue reading Hush (2016) Review
The credits have rolled, the cars have been parked and the dust has settled on the newest series of British car juggernaut Top Gear. This wouldn’t usually be news but this was the first season of the show without it’s successful … Continue reading My thoughts on the newest series of Top Gear
I review a whole season rather than individual episodes, so there is a chance of spoilers. If you haven’t watched the whole season yet, stop reading now! Considering this is a series which is known for killing anyone and almost everyone, it … Continue reading Game of Thrones (Season 6) TV Review
North by Northwest is Alfred Hitchcock’s “summer blockbuster.” It has action, romance, thrills and large set-pieces culminating in a fantastic and iconic finale. The hero globe-trots, beds a beautiful lady and becomes a low-rent James Bond. It is as close to … Continue reading North by Northwest (1959) Review
As with many Alfred Hitchcock movies, elements of The Man Who Knew Too Much are ahead of it’s time. For starters it’s a loose remake, something which was fairly uncommon back in the 1950s (unlike today). Second of all, it had … Continue reading The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Review
Mr and Mrs Smith is Alfred Hitchcock’s attempt at a screwball, romantic comedy. The director who would become known as the master of suspense, thrillers and horror would have a foray into the romantic comedy, with what unfortunately is a fairly … Continue reading Mr and Mrs Smith (1941) Review
The reason Dial M for Murder is so effective is because if it’s simplicity. It isn’t a huge, complicated and overly stylised movie. It predominantly takes place in one room and really only concerns five key characters. However from the beginning … Continue reading Dial M for Murder (1954) Review
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