The gangster movie has been a staple of British cinema for many moons now. Be it Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Get Carter (1971) or Sexy Beast (2000), the criminal underworld has been well represented by the Brits, paving the way for more than a few cheap knock offs over the years, with East…
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The Flicks and Pieces Top 10
Flicks and Pieces is celebrating its first birthday, so what better time than now to look back on year one of its life, counting down the most popular posts from the past year, from 10 to 1? So without further ado…
Happy Birthday Flicks and Pieces!
Flicks and Pieces has hit its first birthday! Since its humble beginnings back in September 2014, over 30, 000 visitors have flocked to, stumbled upon, and been forcibly prodded into viewing the ramblings of little old me – a big thank you to you all!
The Journey Of An Almost Complete ‘Marvel Phase One’ Marathon
Following the one movie marathon to rule them all, the entire Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series, back to back in one sitting, myself and my movie marathon companions decided upon a lighter course for our follow up cinematic binge. Just a casual 10+ hours of super heroics later, and the Avengers were assembled, but not without…
M. Night Shyamalan and Joaquin Phoenix To Reunite?
Rumour has it that two time collaborators, director M. Night Shyamalan and actor Joaquin Phoenix are set to team up once more for Shyamalan’s next, as of yet untitled project. The duo first worked together on Signs back in 2002, a movie that found success both critically and commercially, before following up in 2004 with the considerably less…
All Hail Macbeth
“By the pricking of my thumbs, Something wicked this way comes.”
It’s Business, It’s Business Time!
In 2009, HBO’s Flight of the Conchords came to an end after just two seasons, and the world suddenly became a darker place. Gone from our lives were the angelic voices of “the almost award-winning fourth-most-popular folk duo in New Zealand”, and gone was their manager – the greatest manager of all time – Murray Hewitt (Rhys Darby).
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation Review
Featuring not only the best car chase sequence this side of Mad Max: Fury Road, but also the best practical effects and stunts since the aforementioned post-apocalyptic explosion-fest, Rogue Nation is yet another fine entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise. It’s not quite as effective as 2011’s series best Ghost Protocol, which gave Tom Cruise’s ageing vehicle…
There’s Been An Awakening – New Star Wars: Force Awakens Images Released
Entertainment Weekly are bringing the Star Wars goodness as the release date for The Force Awakens creeps ever closer, with the unveiling of 12 (mostly) new and exclusive images from the impending return to a galaxy far, far away. Behold, and click an image to open the viewer!
Beware Crimson Peak
Mark the date in your calendars, October 16th, 2015 – the date Guillermo del Toro scares the nation in his beautifully gothic return to horror, Crimson Peak. Take a look at the new poster to get yourself in the mood for a little scaring…
A Dozen Summers Review
“It was to be no ordinary summer, for an adventure was about to begin…”
Ant-Man Review
What a shame it is that Edgar Wright never got to see Ant-Man through to the finish. Because Ant-Man and the Shaun of the Dead/ Hot Fuzz director Edgar Wright – who had initially been lined up for directorial duties – would have been a match made in heaven. It’s a property than screams potential for creativity,…
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