With the general release of tickets going on sale this week, I thought I’d share my tips and tricks for the London Film Festival – from getting tickets to getting the most out of your festival. This will be my 8th year attending LFF and it is always a highlight of my year. From the films…
This week Spiderman: Brand New Day overtook Titanic to claim the title of 4th highest grossing film of all time (not adjusted for inflation). It is a phenomenal feat for a film that has only been out for a little over a month, but, as with pretty much every new entry onto that famed list nowadays, it raises the question…
Not to boast, but I have now seen The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm (as Nolan intended, praise be to the IMAX ticket overlords etc.). Undeniably, it was stunning and an incredible cinematic experience. Also, undeniably, I am very lucky to live close enough to one of the 41 cinemas in the world that can show it in…
Hollywood has long traded in nostalgia and known quantities, rolling out sequels and spin-offs for as long as they are profitable, with belated sequels – often released decades after their predecessors – being particularly fashionable for the past decade or so. Regardless of the sequels’ quality or the real need for them to be made…
No matter how many films you see, you never know when your next watch might become a seminal experience in your life. This recently happened to me when I finally watched The Red Shoes for the first time. Now, obviously this is an esteemed classic, lauded by cinephiles the world over and made by certified master filmmakers…
I review new cinema releases on here all the time and focus more on older films in specific features, but I wanted somewhere to discuss the variety of films that I watch all the time. New and old films, new to me and old favourites, I want to share my at-home cinematic experiences, so here…
I hate the number 2. Or 3 or 4 or 5 (if the number is any higher what are you even doing) for that matter. Specifically, I hate them on film posters. The default title for a sequel is simply slapping a 2 on the end of the original title and calling it a day. To me,…
With the official confirmation of Top Gun 3 this week and the imminent release of the highly-anticipated The Devil Wears Prada 2, I thought I’d take a look at the risks that surround a belated sequel, a cinematic trend that doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon (but hey, I guess it’s better than a remake). Any…
(Yes, this is technically about a TV show but it is also about films so sshhh) So, the first trailer for the HBO Harry Potter series has been released. I’ve seen my favourite films get cycled into the unnecessary sequel factory and some repeated into Disney live action remakes (which I don’t put much stock in), but…
And just like that, it’s over. The interminable 2026 awards season has finally come to a close and with it, the inaner discourse can hopefully disappear from our lives. Last night’s ceremony was less dramatic than some had anticipated and ultimately churned out a worthy crop of winners. It was a great all-round ceremony too…
