It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these ‘Modern Classic’ posts and I figured why not start the new year by finally crossing off The Shawshank Redemption from my must watch list. I know, I know… how can I write a movie blog or call myself a film fan when I haven’t seen…
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Modern Classic: 500 Days Of Summer (2009) Film Review
Hey everyone!! It’s been a little while but I think it is high time for another ‘Modern Classic’. For those of you who are new to the blog, or just need a little reminder, I am trying to work my way through those (retro and modern) classic films that I, rather shamefully, haven’t got around…
Modern Classic: Moulin Rouge (2001)
I know my original plan for my ‘Modern Classics‘ feature was to celebrate my first time viewings of recent classics but with Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge available on the new Disney+ Star channel, I couldn’t resist. Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, John Leguizamo Awards: Oscar Winner – Best…
Modern Classic: Spirited Away (2001)
Although I have heard a lot of good things about Japanese Anime I’ll be honest, I am woefully ignorant about the genre as a whole, having only ever seen one anime film before. Even in my ignorance I had, of course, heard of Studio Ghibli, the world renowned Japanese film studio, and I even knew…
New Feature: Modern Classics
Following on from the success of my ‘Retro Review‘ feature, I’ve decided to start another new feature that opens up my eyes to those classics that are a little more recent. Once again, I’ve set myself a few little ground rules My first Modern Classic review will be up next month but if you have…
Modern Classic: Thelma & Louise (1991)
This month’s ‘Modern Classic‘ was recommended to me by a book blogger friend of mine. If you like books as well as films then you should check out her blog, NSFordWriter.com. As this is still a relatively new feature, here’s a quick recap of my self-imposed rules Post 1990 release date Should be a first…
Modern Classic: Snatch (2000)
Welcome everyone to the first instalment in my newest feature, ‘Modern Classics‘ which follows the same rules as my ‘Retro Review‘ just with a minor change to the timeframes. First up, a quick reminder of the rules Must be a first time viewing Must watch in full Must have a post-1990 release date Director: Guy…