The key to the appeal of Ethel and Ernest is how ordinary the movie is. This is a love letter of sorts from graphic novel artist Raymond Briggs (of The Snowman fame) to his parents. It traces their life story, from … Continue reading Ethel and Ernest (2016) Review
Two days into 2017 and there is plenty to look forward to in the movie calendar. As I do at this time every year, we are counting down the ten movies which I consider “must-see.” These aren’t all necessarily the most … Continue reading 2017’s Must-See Movies
Pixar have become their own worst enemy. While other animation studios are slowly playing catch-up, Pixar have made themselves the industry leaders and created a brand which has become synonymous with the best animated films Hollywood can offer. This means audiences … Continue reading The Good Dinosaur (2015) Review
Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rise of the Guardians (2012) Review
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! It is difficult to continue to review a series which doesn’t change massively but continues … Continue reading Bob’s Burgers (Season 6) TV Review
Disney, and in some cases more specifically Pixar, know how to tread that fine line between comedy and tragedy. The opening sequence of Finding Nemo is done almost completely off-screen, letting the audience fill the gaps rather than ever confirming what … Continue reading Finding Nemo (2003) Review
Kubo and the Two Strings starts with the line “If you must blink, do it now” and it is good advice. The first act of the movie will hold anyone’s attention. The sequence that starts the movie, showing Kubo’s Mother protecting … Continue reading Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) Review
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! When a show gets to 4 seasons then it can make two decisions, continue with … Continue reading Bob’s Burgers (Season 5) TV Review
Batman: The Animated series is one of the better versions of the Caped Crusader so a movie developed from that franchise was a welcome one. Considering it is primarily a “kid’s cartoon” the series always had one-step in the darker, more … Continue reading Countdown to Review 500 – Batman: The Mask of the Phantasm (1993) Review
The biggest strength of DC is their comic book stories. The original tales which launched their most popular heroes and made them so loved is exactly the source material they should be using for their cinematic output and Under the Red … Continue reading Countdown to Review 500 – Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) Review
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