Adapted from Jane Harper’s 2016 international bestseller, our latest randomly selected watch, The Dry, is a solid Australian slow burner of a crime drama starring Eric Bana. With Eric Bana in the lead, The Dry tells the story of Federal Agent Aaron Falk (Bana) as he reluctantly returns to his drought-stricken hometown in rural Australia…
Tag: 2020
Bad Boys For Life (2020) Film Review
With a gap of 17 years between Bad Boys 2 and Bad Boys For Life, it would be fair to question whether another instalment is really worth it but if anyone can pull it off, Will Smith can. After all, he did give us the surprisingly brilliant Men In Black 3. I was hoping this…
Run (2020) Film Review
After enduring the harrowing and traumatic birth of her tiny premature baby, Diane Sherman (Sarah Paulson) can be forgiven for being a little over protective but seventeen years later she seems ready for her daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen) to leave the proverbial nest and go off to college. Chloe has a sharp engineering mind many…
Sonic The Hedgehog (2020) Film Review
Back when I was young, children sat firmly in one of two camps; you were either a Sonic fan or a Mario fan, rarely both. Me? I was a total Sonic fan and have some very fond memories playing the games with my mum. So, when they announced their plans to develop a live-action Sonic…
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) Film Review
Although the last twelve months felt as though they dragged something chronic, the awards season appears to have come and gone in the blink of an eye with most of the big Oscar contenders still sitting unwatched in my watchlist. So Mark and I decided to make the most of some recent time off work…
Birds Of Prey (2020) Film Review
Although 2016’s Suicide Squad was a total disappointment, that didn’t get any better on a second viewing, there was one shining light in amongst all the crap: Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn. But in much the same way that Gal Gadot’s standalone Wonder Woman didn’t quite live up to the character’s potential shown in Batman Vs…
Promising Young Woman (2020) Film Review
Each year there always seems to be one particular film that everyone, and I mean everyone, is either talking about or hearing about. Last time it was Bong Joon Ho’s history making Parasite, this time it’s Emerald Fennell’s #metoo era black-comedy thriller Promising Young Woman that was making all the waves. Now I’ve been wanting…
The Last Dance (2020) Series Review
After finally getting Mark to watch Coach Carter, we got the basketball bug and decided to revisit the 2020 Netflix series The Last Dance, a ten-part docu-series which charts the rise of Michael Jordan and the 1990’s Chicago Bulls team as they cement their place as one of the greatest dynasties in sports history. You…
Escape From Pretoria (2020) Film Review
Prison escape movies are not exactly few and far between but, as far as I am aware (and I am probably wrong lol), not many of them are inspired by real events. If they are, then I think the prison system as a whole might have a serious security problem. Our latest randomly selected watch,…
Songbird (2020) Film Review
I have to say I am loving the whole lucky dip idea for movie nights, it really takes the pressure off of having to pick a film and you have the added benefit of not knowing what to expect. The latest film to be drawn was the 2020 Amazon exclusive film, Songbird. In the not…
Film Review: The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
Hot on the heels of my review of Molly’s Game, we decided to check out Aaron Sorkin’s second venture in the director’s chair with his Netflix film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, which tells the true story of seven people on trial for conspiracy to incite a riot whilst protesting the Vietnam War. The…
Series Review: The Queen’s Gambit (2020)
In a year that started with the bizarre true story of an eccentric redneck with a penchant for big cats, country music and assassination plots, ending 2020 with a drama series about chess seems like a dramatic and foolish change of pace but, yet again, Netflix managed to pull it out of the bag with…
Film Review: Enola Holmes (2020)
I don’t really buy into the whole ‘New Year, New Me’ mentality but as January rolled around it seemed as though my desire to watch new content came back, along with my motivation for writing. Now, Sherlock Holmes is a name that everybody knows but the world famous detective is taking a bit of a…
Film Review: Death To 2020 (2020)
If anyone can put a humerous spin on the rollercoaster year that was 2020 it’s Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker, and I have to say his satirical mockumentary Death to 2020 definitely delivers. Given the sheer volume of unbelievable shit that happened last year, Death to 2020 ran the risk of becoming too crowded and…
Film Review: Soul (2020)
From the realisation that sometimes Joy and Sadness go hand in hand, to Boo’s softly spoken “Kitty?” and to the total gut punch that was Andy’s final goodbye, Pixar have been delivering emotional rollercoasters for nigh on 25 years. Personally, my opinion on the success of a Pixar film is largely determined by its ability…
Goodbye 2020
Usually this is the time of year where I would take a look back on my best and worst films of the last twelve months but with the craziness of 2020 and my complete lack of motivation, I’ve only watched a handful of new releases, and in all honesty I think I’ve already forgotten half…
Series Review: Emily in Paris (2020)
One of the things about having too much choice on the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime is deciding what to watch. A quick ‘let’s have a look’ turned into a binge watch and a midnight bedtime. When her boss’ unexpected pregnancy presents an opportunity, Emily, a smart young American woman takes her place in…
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020)
The term ‘National Treasure’ gets thrown around far too often for my liking but even I have to admit that it is perfectly apt as a description for Sir David Attenborough, who at 93 years old has been exploring, documentary and sharing the living world for over 60 years. His latest film A Life On…
Series Review: The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)
In this crazy year that has both dragged and flown by, there has been very little that I have been looking forward to entertainment wise but one exception to that is the release of the next instalment of Netflix’ horror anthology series – The Haunting of Bly Manor. As a group of guests gather the…
Film Review: The Devil All The Time (2020)
I’ll admit that I’ve been going through a bit of a movie slump at the moment but if there was anything to help entice me out of that slump it was the fantastic line up of Netflix’s latest film, The Devil All The Time, directed by Antonio Campos. If Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson is…
Film Review: Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga (2020)
As someone who dislikes both Will Ferrell and the Eurovision Song Contest something akin to a passion, I went into Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga fully expecting to hate this film, the only saving grace being that I think Rachel McAdams is a great comedic actress. Thankfully, this film delivered so much more than…
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means that I may receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. With all the craziness that is going on around the world at the moment, the days, weeks and months have all melded into one so you…
Film Review: Extraction (2020)
Unless you are a complete film buff (which I, in no way, claim to be), Chris Hemsworth is mainly known to us Thor the God of Thunder or, to a lesser extent, the saving grace of the 2016 Ghostbusters film. In Netflix’s latest action flick, Extraction, Hemsworth reunites with Marvel directors Anthony and Joe Russo…
Film Review: Love Wedding Repeat (2020)
I am a bit of a sucker for a romantic comedy, in fact the cheesier the better, so on of Netflix’s latest offerings Love Wedding Repeat was sure to catch my attention and with Sam Clafin at the helm, it was a no-brainer really. The real question is whether Love Wedding Repeat has the staying…
Film Review: Love Wedding Repeat (2020)
I am a bit of a sucker for a romantic comedy, in fact the cheesier the better, so on of Netflix’s latest offerings Love Wedding Repeat was sure to catch my attention and with Sam Clafin at the helm, it was a no-brainer really. The real question is whether Love Wedding Repeat has the staying…
Series Review: Tiger King – Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020)
With a trailer featuring big cats, a possible murder plot and a super cheesy, yet surprisingly catchy, Country & Western song, Netflix’s latest docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness seemed like a bit of a joke but it actually hooked us in and kept us gripped until the very end. If you think the…
Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness (2020) Series Review
With a trailer featuring big cats, a possible murder plot and a super cheesy, yet surprisingly catchy, Country & Western song, Netflix’s latest docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness seemed like a bit of a joke but it actually hooked us in and kept us gripped until the very end. If you think the…
Film Review: Onward (2020)
It’s pretty safe to say that I have a bit of a soft spot for anything Pixar but there was something about Onward that didn’t quite sit right with me. However, if Pixar can deliver the sequel I didn’t want but can’t live without (Toy Story 4) then I have no doubt that they have…
Onward (2020) Film Review
It’s pretty safe to say that I have a bit of a soft spot for anything Pixar but there was something about Onward that didn’t quite sit right with me. However, if Pixar can deliver the sequel I didn’t want but can’t live without (Toy Story 4) then I have no doubt that they have…
Miss Americana (2020) Film Review
Taylor Swift seems to be the music industry’s version of Marmite. For those who love her, she can do wrong. For those who don’t, she can do no wrong. Although I am by no means, a superfan, I do like her music and even her biggest ‘haters’ have to admit that she has carved out…
Film Review: Miss Americana (2020)
Taylor Swift seems to be the music industry’s version of Marmite. For those who love her, she can do wrong. For those who don’t, she can do no wrong. Although I am by no means, a superfan, I do like her music and even her biggest ‘haters’ have to admit that she has carved out…
Film Review: The Invisible Man (2020)
Going into this film I thought it was a reimagining of the 2000 film, Hollow Man starring Kevin Bacon and Elisabeth Shue, and whilst I was not completely wrong, I later found out that both are actually completely different adaptations of the 1897 novel by H. G. Wells. Having loved Hollow Man and being rather…
Series Review: Cheer (2020)
Cheerleading is not something that the typical Brit is totally familiar with, with most of our impressions made from watching cheerleaders portrayed in movies. And lets be honest, cinema doesn’t exactly play cheerleaders in the most positive of lights, they are usually pretty, privileged bitchy white girls whose biggest concern is dating the star quarterback…
Oscars 2020 – Best Actress
The 2020 Oscar ceremony is just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at this years shortlist for Best Actress. And the nominees are… Cynthia Erivo – Harriet In this film from director Kasi Lemmons, Cynthia Erivo plays the titular character, Harriet Tubman, a woman who escapes from slavery and becomes an American…
Series Review: Sex Education (Season 2)
If you’ve already read my review of Sex Education season one, you will already know that I was a big fan of the Netflix series when it aired early last year so I think it is fair to say that I was pretty excited for the new season. I settled down to watch a couple…
Oscars 2020 – Best Actor
The 2020 Oscar ceremony is just over a week away! We’ve already had a little look at the nominees for Best Animated Film and Best Picture, now it’s time to have a gander at the shortlist for Best Actor. Antonio Banderas – Pain & Glory In Pain and Glory, Antonio Banderas plays a groundbreaking gay…
1917 (2019) Film Review
Inspired by stories told to him by his grandfather, Alfred, director Sam Mendes’ latest film is a war epic that takes a simple story and turns it into something spectacular. Thinking that the Germans are retreating, the 2nd battalion of the British Army plan a dawn attack that they believe will finish the Germans off,…
Oscars 2020 – Best Picture
Brush away those January blues, it’s awards season and the nominee’s for the most coveted award in cinema have been released. Let’s have a little look at the 2020 nominees for most coveted award of them all, Best Picture. Ford Vs Ferrari (Le Mans ’66) This biographical drama from director James Mangold tells the story…
Oscars 2020 – Best Animated Film
Brush away those January blues, it’s awards season and the nominee’s for the most coveted award in cinema have been released. Let’s have a little look at the 2020 nominees for Best Animated Feature Film. How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World In the final installment of the trilogy, Hiccup and Toothless must find…
Film Review: Just Mercy (2020)
January is a time where most of us, myself included, are regretting our ‘but it’s Christmas’ binge fests and trying to make our wages last that extra week until pay day, but what keeps me going into that full-on January Blues mood is the fact that it’s this time of year that a large majority …
Film Review: The Gentlemen (2020)
With great financial success (less so, critically) in a more family-friendly market over the last few years, with the likes of Aladdin (2019) and the two Sherlock Holmes films, director Guy Ritchie rings in the new decade by going back to his roots, with a star-studded gangster romp of a film, The Gentlemen. Predominantly set…
Top Twenty… Turning 20 in 2020
Christmas is over so while we recover from overstuffing ourselves lets look forward into the new year. As we prepare to say goodbye to the 2010s and head on in to a brand new decade, I wanted to create a post that celebrates the coming year by looking back and making us realise just how…