Golden Globes Predictions 2016

Yes, it’s that time of the year again – awards season! The Golden Globe nominees were announced last night. The show however, doesn’t air until 10th January 2016. But, discussing the nominees a month early is exciting, right? Once again, it’s a tough year… Best Drama:  Carol Mad Max: Fury Road The Revenant  Room (pictured)  Spotlight  My Prediction: The Revenant or Carol I’d…

The Lady in the Van (2015) ★★★★☆

Fans mourning the loss of Downton Abbey will thoroughly enjoy Smith’s performance. This year’s dose of Alan Bennett comes in the form of an adaptation of his West End play, The Lady In The Van. A peculiar period in Bennett’s (Alex Jennings) life is told, when an elderly woman (Maggie Smith) decides to park herself in…

Black Mass (2015) ★★★★☆

Depp at his most dismal.  Based on a true story, Black Mass looks back upon the crimes of one of the FBI’s most wanted, James “Whitey” Bulger (Johnny Depp) in South Boston, 1975. John Connolly (Joel Edgerton), an old friend, appears to take an interest in him, but not to take him down. Told in a…

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 (2015) ★★★☆☆

(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…

Everest (2015) ★★★☆☆

Takes far too long to find a pulse.  In the year of 1996, a group of individuals, guided by their leader, Rob Hall (Jason Clarke) have come to push themselves to their limits as they work as a team in attempt to climb the summit of Mount Everest. Though, not everybody will be physically and emotionally up for…

Top Ten: Most Anticipated Films For 2015

As with every other year, there are plenty of new releases that I am very much so looking forward to seeing in 2015. There are a whole host of exciting new and returning prospects awaiting us! Which films are you most looking forward to in 2015? Let me know in the comments below! I will start off by introducing my…