The BBC are known for good drama - from Bleak House to Poldark they manage to always have the best of the best when it comes to dramatic TV. With Jekyll they set out to prove once more that they are the best when it comes to drama, with the series described by writer Steven … Continue reading Jekyll (2007)
Month: July 2017
Despicable Me 3 (2017)
It’s been two years since we last visited the madcap world of Despicable Me, in spin-off Minions, which received a mixed response but made over $1 billion at the box office. Despicable Me 3 sees a return to the full cast of the first two movies, together with new faces in the form of Dru (Steve Carrell), Gru’s cheerier … Continue reading Despicable Me 3 (2017)
Stormy Monday (1988)
It was 29 years ago that Mike Figgis (Leaving Las Vegas) caught the attention of Hollywood with Stormy Monday, his debut feature film, which he directed, wrote, and scored. Set in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, it’s been called a homage to Get Carter and was released to mixed reviews in 1988. But to think of it as simply a homage is … Continue reading Stormy Monday (1988)
OKJA (2017)
Following on from his acclaimed Snowpiercer (2014), Bong Joon-ho’s Okjais another ecological message wrapped up in visually striking sci-fi with a talented cast. Only, this time, it’s telling a smaller and sweeter story about a girl and her animal best friend. Co-written by Jon Ronson (The Men Who Stare at Goats) and Bong, Okja has a familiar oddness we’ve come … Continue reading OKJA (2017)
Special Features with Stacey Shaw 