Farewell, Middle-Earth, it’s been quite the journey. After six films and thirteen years, director Peter Jackson closes the book on his time in Tolkien’s world with his “defining chapter”, The Battle of the Five Armies.
Tag: Film
Hogwarts: The Great Hall
“Harry had never even imagined such a strange and splendid place. It was lit by thousands and thousands of candles that were floating in midair over four long tables, where the rest of the students were sitting. These tables were laid with glittering golden plates and goblets. At the top of the hall was another…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trading Card Character Reveal
This is awesome!
It’s Chriiiiistmas: Must Watch Christmas Movies
Winter, the one time it becomes acceptable to plonk a giant tree in your living room and cover it with flashing lights. The time for hanging up those stockings and settling in for a Christmas movie to warm up and guard against the cold winter chill. So when better than now to dust off the old festive favourites?
Frozen (2013) Mini Review
“Some people are worth melting for.”
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Looking back on and paying tribute to just a handful of the finest filmmaking talent to have passed away in 2014.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012) Mini Review
“You know, if we die down there, mom is gonna kill us.”
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Review
Whilst Catching Fire was a leap forward in quality over the The Hunger Games, Mockingjay – Part 1 feels like a place holder until we get to the meat of the action in Part 2. In many ways it advances the world of Panem and several of the characters on the periphery, whilst at the same time…
Jurassic World Trailer Breakdown: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
So here we are, on the brink of the long awaited release of the fourth Jurassic Park movie, Jurassic World. Universal very kindly let the cat out of the bag early with the release of the full trailer coming two days ahead of schedule, sending the men and womenfolk of the internet into meltdown, with…
The Imitation Game Review
The Imitation Game is a beautiful film, beautifully acted. Director Morten Tyldum’s first English-language film is a tour de force of acting prowess, wrapped in a powerful story. It’s Oscar bait for sure, but deservedly so.
Jurassic World Teaser Trailer
Ladies and gentlemen, the time is almost upon us to return to Isla Nublar in Jurassic World. The first teaser trailer has arrived, and fleeting though it is, it provides our first glimpse of Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard in everyone’s favourite theme park. Just hearing that music is enough to get the goosebumps going: Jurassic World opens…
Flicks and Pieces 