At the time of writing this post (end of May), we have just been graced with the full trailer for the Christopher Robin movie, starring Ewan McGregor and everyone’s favourite bear, Winnie-the-Pooh. The release of …
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Movie Review: Room (2015)
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Joan Allen Genre: Drama Rating: 15 Plot Summery: ‘Room’ tells the extraordinary story of Jack, a spirited 5-year-old who is looked after by his loving and …
Movie Review: Rush (2013)
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde Director: Ron Howard Rating: 15 Genre: Action, Biography, Drama Rush was released in 2013 and originally, I had absolutely no desire to see it despite the good reviews …
Movie Review: Boyhood (2014)
What it’s about: The life of a young man, Mason, from age 5 to 18 Genre: Drama Rating: 15 Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Patricia Arquette, Elijah Smith, Lorelei Linklater
Movie Review: The Book Thief (2013)
What it’s about: While subjected to the horrors of World War II Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. In the basement of her home, a Jewish refugee is …
Movie Review: Frozen (2013)
What it’s about: Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have …
Movie Review: Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
What it’s about: Author P.L. Travers reflects on her childhood after reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen. Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama Rating: PG Director: …
Movie Review: Captain Phillips (2013)
What it’s about: The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. …
Movie Review: Gravity
What it’s about: A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi Rating: 12A Director: Alfonso Curaón Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed …
Movie Review: The Kings of Summer
What it’s about: Three teenage friends, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Genre: Drama Rating: 15 Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts …
Movie Review: Spring Breakers
What it’s about: Four college girls hold up a restaurant in order to fund their spring break vacation. While partying/drinking/taking drugs they are arrested only to be bailed out by a drug and arms dealer. …
Movie Review: Now You See Me
What it’s about: An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money. Genre: Crime, Mystery Rating: 12A …
Movie Review: The Wolf of Wall Street
What it’s about: Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government. Genre: Biography, Comedy, …
Book Review: The Fault In Our Stars by John Green
What it’s about: Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when gorgeous plot twist named Augustus …