Looking at the current crop of movies coming from both sides of the Atlantic it’s clear that old age isn’t what it used to be. Rather than taking it easy, some of our more autumnal stars are increasingly sticking it to the whippersnappers and taking them on at their own
By George Chrysostomou. Hollywood loves adaptations. Working from much loved and respected source material is sure to bring in a legion of pre-existing fans and brand new ones. It should undoubtedly be a success; just transfer the story and characters that millions of readers already love. So, film and TV companies
By George Chrysostomou. Kevin Hart, Russell Brand, Sacha Baron Cohen, Amy Schumar, Eddie Murphy, Will Ferrell. Countless comedians have made the transition from their stand up tours, panel shows and evening sketch programming, hoping to make it big in Hollywood. Some transcend their genre, providing performances that play to every emotion
This French thriller from first-time director Thomas Kruithof is a frightful exploration in to the unknown world of political back channels, and what gets left in their destructive wake. Enter Duval, a burnt-out accountant who desperately needs a job – his AA meetings are part of his meticulous routine, as
Spider-Man Homecoming is the sixth, yes sixth Spider-Man film - seventh if you include that little role he had in Captain America Civil War. Spider-Man, by Sam Raimi, is a good bit of fun. It’s silly, even stupid at times, and the dialogue and special effects are pretty terrible. But with
