The twenty years between the release of Independence Day and it’s sequel should have numbed audiences to the landmark destroying special effects which seem to be a staple of summer blockbuster season. Even though it was back in 1996, there is … Continue reading Independence Day (1996) Review
3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst is exactly what it sounds like – 3 of the best examples of either an actor, film series, genre, etc. versus 3 of the worst. It’s also an opportunity for you … Continue reading 3 of the Best vs 3 of the Worst – Movie Prequels
Prequels are a good way for studios or networks to extend the life of franchises which would be long-considered dead. This year alone will see the Harry Potter franchise added to with Fantastic Beasts and where to find them while in … Continue reading How to make a good prequel (with Better Call Saul)
How much you enjoy Absolutely Fabulous will completely depend on how much of a fan of the original series you were. Not that this movie isn’t accessible for anyone who hasn’t seen the sitcom that inspired it but there is something about Absolutely Fabulous that … Continue reading Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) Review
Today sees the release the long-awaited Absolutely Fabulous movie. For many US fans this won’t mean very much but to a lot of British TV viewers from the nineties, this will be music to their ears. Should it be though? Unfortunately for the … Continue reading Can British sitcoms make good movies?
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 19: Han Shoots First
There is a great central idea at the center of The Secret Life of Pets but it soon becomes apparent that the idea doesn’t have much depth. The trailers and marketing for the animation is essentially the first ten minutes of … Continue reading The Secret Life of Pets (2016) Review
San Diego Comic-Con is coming and with it will be an opportunity for studios to showcase their films and begin their marketing and advertising. For many this will be almost a whole year in advance, with limited footage or just some … Continue reading Are movies advertised too far in advance?
The main role of Seymour Parish in One Hour Photo could only have been played by Robin Williams. The role was always going to be a creepy one, no matter who played him, with “Si” being too friendly, too much of … Continue reading One Hour Photo (2002) Review
There are hundreds of examples of “almost castings;” moments when the studio almost went in a completely different direction for a role and cast an actor we would not associate or even imagine in the role today. The most iconic ones … Continue reading What if?… OJ Simpson had been The Terminator (and other almost castings)
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