It is difficult to comprehend how influential This is Spinal Tap really is. It is probably not the first mockumentary but it is one of the best and would lead the way for so many other movies and TV shows that … Continue reading Review Bonanza: This is Spinal Tap (1984) Review
Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol has got to be one of the most remade, re-imagined and reinterpreted stories in history. It is no surprise considering how great a story it is but it is difficult to find a new approach to the story. … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Scrooged (1988) Review
You could watch Chevy Chase having a meltdown in any situation and it would be funny. What makes Christmas Vacation so effective is because he is having a meltdown about all the same stuff that families are going through during the … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Christmas Vacation (1989) Review
Richard Attenborough could be the best on-screen Santa. He isn’t the usual over-weight, rosy-cheeked, mythical version of the character that movies like The Santa Clause brings to life but instead a more “realistic” version. If Father Christmas was real, this would … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Review
Elf has established itself as a solid modern Christmas classic. This is because it is a fairly unique story (for a Christmas film) that showcases the talents of one of the funniest people in Hollywood. Unfortunately, only one key aspect of … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Elf (2003) Review
You lucky people get a two day early Christmas present with the Views from the Sofa Aquaman Special. Ben and Dave have contrasting views on what they thought of Aquaman so listen below or subscribe on a podcast app and check … Continue reading Views from the Sofa The Podcast: Aquaman Special
You watch Aquaman with a slight tinge of sadness. This isn’t due to the quality but down to what the DC Cinematic Universe could have been. Aquaman is an origin movie handled with great care, well-staged scenes and a freedom that … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Aquaman (2018) Review
When watching a Bruce Willis movie, you are never really sure which Willis you will get. It could be the Willis who is at the height of his action career, delivering one-liners and unmatched action as John McClane. You could get … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Death Wish (2018) Review
Christmas is almost here so Ben and Dave record a special festive edition of the Podcast with their new, professional sounding microphones. The podcast covers the best of Christmas movies, from Miracle on 34th Street through Scrooged. We chime in on … Continue reading Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Sofa Pod 11: The Christmas Special
It is clear to see why many regard Dirty Dancing as a classic. For starters the soundtrack is timeless, with songs which still evoke great reaction when played today. The performances are full of spirit that matches the dancing: which can’t … Continue reading Review Bonanza: Dirty Dancing (1987) Review
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