Posted by Amy on March 11, 2012 in Art House, Drama, Science Fiction

Melancholia Review

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Your wedding day is meant to be the best day of your life, right? Well, not if an ominous blue planet is looming over Earth. Melancholia; my first experience of a Lars von Trier film wasn’t the greatest as art house meets sci-fi in this psychological apocalyptic movie

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Posted by Amy on March 8, 2012 in Drama

Doubt Review

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With stellar performances from all the cast and snappy dialogue, it’s hard to think of any criticisms for the 2008 Doubt

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Posted by Amy on March 5, 2012 in Action, Suspense, Thriller

Retreat Review

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Cillian Murphy and Thandie Newton play a troubled couple getting away from it all on a remote island in Retreat. They’re not as alone as they think they are, as Jamie Bell shows up unannounced bringing terrible news

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Posted by Amy on March 3, 2012 in Art House, Drama

Sleeping Beauty (2011) Review

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This is certainly not the Disney classic; those looking for the animation will be highly disappointed and a little disturbed by 2011′s Sleeping Beauty.

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Posted by Amy on March 2, 2012 in Art House, Drama

Oranges and Sunshine Review

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The 2011 Oranges and Sunshine explores the true story of Margaret Humphreys: a social worker who uncovers the most significant social scandals of recent times. Does it manage to entertain whilst getting the facts across?

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Posted by Amy on March 2, 2012 in Art House, Drama

Mysterious Skin Review

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As a big fan of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s more recent work, I decided to delve into his back catalogue and see how he faired pre-(500) Days of Summer in Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin. At times uncomfortable and traumatic to watch, it deals with sensitive issues with tact and maturity.

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Posted by Rob on February 27, 2012 in General, News

Oscar winners 2012

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The 84th annual Academy Awards have taken place and there were very few surprises on the night. The Artist, took home five awards including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor, Hugo, won several technical awards, and Meryl Streep took Best Actress for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in the The Iron Lady. To see the full list click the article now.

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Posted by Amy on February 25, 2012 in Drama

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Review

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Even though it is nominated for an Oscar in the category for best picture, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close has been subject to fierce criticism by the critics. Is it really as mawkish as everyone makes it out to be?

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Posted by Amy on February 23, 2012 in Animation, Fan of the Month, Fantasy

The Lord of the Rings (1978) Review

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February’s Fan of the Month chose the 1978 animation Lord of the Rings as the film for me to review. How does it compare to Peter Jackson’s adaptation?

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Posted by Amy on February 22, 2012 in General, News

I won an award!

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I am the proud recipient of the Liebster Blog Award!

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Posted by Amy on February 22, 2012 in Comedy, Family

The Muppets Review

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It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to meet The Muppets. Finally, and with cameos a-plenty you’ll be hard pushed to find a better film to see this year

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Posted by Amy on February 19, 2012 in Horror, Thriller

The Woman in Black Review

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Originally a novel, The Woman in Black has been a turned into a variety of adaptations: a radio show, film for TV, a theatre production and now a feature film. Can the movie live up to the scary reputation the stage show has built up?

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