When it comes to Christmas, there are some trends that come and go – remember when fidget spinners and adult colouring books were all the rage? – but others become part of the fabric of the season, something that never loses its charm no matter how many times we see, hear or eat it. I…
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Retro Review: The Birds (1963)
It seems as though Halloween brings out my retro side, considering most of my ‘Retro Reviews‘ so far have been classic horrors or thrillers and my latest first time viewing continues that tradition, as I take another dip into the film catalogue of the great Alfred Hitchcock with his 1963 offering, The Birds. Director: Alfred…
Retro Review: Halloween (1978)
Now correct me if I’m wrong but for me there is one particular genre that just really doesn’t age very well and that is horror. Maybe it’s because we become desensitised over time, maybe it’s because good horrors are often parodied, or maybe its because special effects evolve to such a point that to revisit…
Retro Review: Scarface (1983)
Hey Folks! It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these so I thought I would kick start it off again with one of the ultimate classic gangster films, Scarface. “Say Hello to my little friend!” Scarface (1983) Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer Awards: Golden Globe Nominee (Best…
Retro Review: The Italian Job (1969)
It’s time for another Retro Review and this time Mark and I took a first look at the iconic British classic, The Italian Job. Director: Peter Collinson Starring: Michael Caine, Noel Coward, Benny Hill, Raf Vallone Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) has just been released from prison when a big heist job falls in his lap…
Retro Review: The Shining (1980)
Considering the recent release of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to the 1980 film The Shining, I figured this was as good as time as any to cross this classic horror off of my list. First off, a quick reminder of my self -imposed rules… Should be a first time viewing. More than 5 years since…
Retro Review: Psycho (1960)
Hello All, welcome to the second film in my ‘Retro Review‘ series. Just to familiarise yourself with the rules I have set myself: Must be a first time viewing More than 5 years since original release Must watch in full Some of you may be shocked and surprised to find out that this was not…
Retro Review: Taxi Driver (1976)
You may remember that last month I teased the start of a new feature: Retro Reviews. While it does exactly what it says on the tin, here’s a quick reminder as what my rules are. Should be a first time viewing. More than 5 years since original release Must watch in full The honour of…
New Feature: Retro Reviews
For someone who considers themselves something of a movie fan, I am woefully ignorant to, what some may call, the ‘classics’. Therefore, I will soon be starting a new feature, probably once a month, where I review an older film. I’ll be honest, I am a little nervous about this idea, as I know that…