My Top Ten Films of 2022: #10-#6

Another year ends, another year begins - and as is routine, that means it's time for my annual Top Ten Films list! Just like other years, I'll be going through my favourite ten films of the last year, split across two articles. Before we get into my choices, here's a quick clarification of how my … Continue reading My Top Ten Films of 2022: #10-#6

The Woman King, Ticket to Paradise, & Smile: Film Review Round-Up!

Hi! After a bit of a lean spell in late Summer, the cinemas are getting busier again as they prepare to cash in on Halloween movie season. So, we're starting to see horror releases such as Smile, but there's also plenty coming out for fans of other genres! In this round-up of my reviews for … Continue reading The Woman King, Ticket to Paradise, & Smile: Film Review Round-Up!

Film in 500: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Review

Certificate: 12Directors: Shin'ichirô Watanabe, Tensai Okamura, Hiroyuki Okiura, Yoshiyuki Takei Writers: Keiko Nobumoto, Hajime Yatate Production: Bandai Visual Company, Bones, Destination Films, Sunrise Distributors: Columbia TriStar Films, Park Circus, Sony Pictures Releasing, Anime Limited, Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, Manga Entertainment Platform: Viewed on Blu-ray, with Japanese Audio and English Subtitles Release Date: Out Now! The … Continue reading Film in 500: Cowboy Bebop: The Movie Review

Film in 500: Kiki’s Delivery Service Review

Certificate: U Director: Hayao Miyazaki Writers: Eiko Kadono, Hayao Miyazaki Production: Kiki's Delivery Service Production Committee, Nibariki, Nippon Television Network (NTV), Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Yamato Transport Distributor: Optimum Home Entertainment, StudioCanal Platform: Viewed in the Cinema and on Blu-ray, with Japanese Audio and English Subtitles Both Times Release Date: Out Now! Oh, I adore … Continue reading Film in 500: Kiki’s Delivery Service Review

Film in 500: Top Gun: Maverick Review

Certificate: 12A Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Peter Craig, Justin Marks, Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie Production: Paramount Pictures, Skydance Media, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films Distributor: Paramount Pictures UK Platform: Theatrical Release (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! You know when films have an incredible scene, one that sticks with you and … Continue reading Film in 500: Top Gun: Maverick Review

(More) Films I Watched This Week: Everything Everywhere All at Once & The Lost City

Hi there! Hope you're having a fabulous week. I already posted a film review this week for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but I've seen a couple other great films over the last few days that I just had to talk about as well. There're just so many amazing films out there! There's … Continue reading (More) Films I Watched This Week: Everything Everywhere All at Once & The Lost City

Film in 500: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

Certificate: 12A Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Michael Waldron Production: Marvel Studios Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture International Platform: Theatrical Release (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! The concept of the multiverse has recently hit the mainstream film world, such as in Spider-Man: No Way Home and Everything Everywhere All At Once, and the sequel to … Continue reading Film in 500: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Review

Film in 500: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Review

Certificate: 15Director: Tom Gormican Writers: Tom Gormican, Kevin Etten Production: Lionsgate, Saturn Films Distributor: Lionsgate UK Platform: Theatrical Release (Reviewed)Release Date: Out Now! Ah, the film where Nicolas Cage plays... Nick Cage! It's a great pitch, with a story about a fictional version of Cage coming to terms with the latter stages of his career. … Continue reading Film in 500: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Review

Film in 500: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Review

Certificate: 12A Director: David Yates Writers: J. K. Rowling, Steven Kloves Production: Heyday Films, Warner Bros. Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures Platforms: Theatrical Release (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! The Fantastic Beasts series (a spin-off from the iconic Harry Potter films) badly needed a win with the new entry, The Secrets of Dumbledore. After a fun … Continue reading Film in 500: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Review

Film in 500: The Northman Review

Certificate: 15 Director: Robert Eggers Writers: Robert Eggers, Sjón Production: New Regency Productions, Focus Features, Perfect World Pictures, Square Peg, Universal Pictures Distributor: Universal Pictures Platforms: Theatrical Release (Reviewed) Release Date: Out Now! Before starting, I feel I should prelude this review by saying I am a huge fan of Robert Eggers' The Witch (his … Continue reading Film in 500: The Northman Review