Something’s coming… A young woman named Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), is involved in a bad car accident and wakes up finds herself locked in a room, chained to a wall by her leg. She soon realises she is in the company of two men: Howard (John Goodman) her captor, and Emmett (John Gallager Jr). Howard claims to have saved…
A suffocating view of humanity. Directed and produced by Charlie Kaufman, based on his own eponymous play, comes the story of the delusional Michael Stone (David Thewlis), a British author who’s forte is customer service. He soon finds himself in the hotel room of two women, both fans of his work who are in town to hear him speak. Michael sees something different in…
Hollywood did this one right, Charles Schultz would be pleased. He’s back, and this time, attempting to get through the school year. Charlie Brown (Noah Schnapp) finds a new crush, and takes part in a talent show with the help of his friends and his beloved dog, Snoopy. How lovely that a whole new generation are…
Here is the worst of the worst my friends, so you can choose wisely when the time comes for watching a smashing film! Be sure to check back soon for my ‘Top Twenty: Best Films of 2015’. Before we begin, some dishonourable mentions include: Unfinished Business, Victor Frankenstein, Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse, American Ultra, Chappie, Vacation, Serena, Seventh Son, Insurgent, Hot Pursuit,…
A raw, unconventional take on abduction. Abducted at the age of 17 by a man known as ‘Old Nick’, Joy Newsome (Brie Larson) has been held captive for 7 years. The one thing however, that has kept her alive, is her 5-year-old son, Jack (Jacob Tremblay). The two share a strong bond. The film shadows the characters lives in ‘Room’, their attempts to…
Try not to mistake this for Mrs Doubtfire. Copenhagen in the 1920’s, Artist, Gerda Wegener (Alicia Vikander) asks her husband Einar (Eddie Redmayne) to stand in for a female model. When the paintings prove to be popular, Einar begins dressing and living as a woman nicknamed Lili. Having discovered her true identity, Lili’s marriage to…
(Does contain mild spoilers!) The rotten apple of the bunch. Picking up almost immediately from the last scenes of Mockingjay: Part 1, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) is rescued from the Capitol, though brainwashed, as proved after attempting to murder Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence). Meanwhile, Gale is wasting no time in trying to win Katniss back. The fight continues, though Katniss has something different in…
From his breakout hit Memento to the Dark Knight trilogy, Nolan’s distinctive style has certainly left an impact on modern day cinema. So, without further ado, here is every Nolan film I have watched ranked from worst to best. Did your favourite reach the top? Feel free to let me know in the comments section below – I love hearing your thoughts! 8. Interstellar (2014) – With such high expectations,…
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