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June 28, 2022

What is the order of the Despicable Me / Minion movies?

In 2010, Despicable Me laughed its way into cinemas. The animated comedy, about a supervillain called Gru who changes his evil ways after adopting three orphans, starred Steve Carell, Jason Segel, and Julie Andrews. When it opened in cinemas, Despicable Me was a huge hit with audiences, guaranteeing a series of sequels, as well as…

June 27, 2022

What is the order of the Jason Bourne books?

In 1980, American author Robert Ludlum published the novel, The Bourne Identity. The book followed the story of Jason Bourne – an incredibly skilled amnesiac, who becomes the unwitting target of the CIA. The novel was a spy thriller, and because of its interesting story and unique angle it proved popular with readers. And due…

June 25, 2022

50 movie reviews from 2022: April to June

Howdy folks! Can you believe that summer 2022 is finally here? Crazy isn’t it?! Well, it’s true, we have flown straight through the spring season, and that means warmer weather, lighter nights, and plenty of good times are now upon us. But if you have been busy over the past few months, and you’ve not…

June 24, 2022

18 best music bio-pics to watch

Love musicians? Love learning about the ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of their lives? Then you, my friend, would love to watch a bio-pic or two. Biographical dramas, based on the lives of musicians and bands, are great ways to discover more details about the industry. From stories about fame and fortune, to tales of triumph and…

June 24, 2022

Review: Elvis (2022)

Shake those hips, wiggle that butt, and prepare to be entertained, because hitting UK and US cinemas today is the highly anticipated movie, Elvis. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, and starring Austin Butler, and Tom Hanks, Elvis is a musical bio-pic which recounts the life and career of the king of rock ‘n’ roll himself, Mr.…

June 24, 2022

Every Elvis Presley album in order

Regarded as one of the most important cultural icons of the 20th Century, and one of the best singers and performers in the world, Elvis Presley has had a spectacular career, which spanned three decades when he was alive, and countless decades after. During his heyday during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s Elvis attracted fans…

June 24, 2022

Every Baz Luhrmann movie in order

Australian director, Baz Luhrmann (aka Mark Anthony Luhrmann) is one of the most imaginative directors in the movie industry. Thanks to his unique eye for detail, his creative flair, and his ability to mix strong storytelling with stunning visuals, Luhrmann has come to be regarded as an auteur and the most commercially successful Aussie director…

June 23, 2022

Review: Halftime (2022)

Currently streaming on Netflix worldwide is the documentary film, Halftime. The movie – directed by Amanda Micheli – follows the career of singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, as she discusses the highs and lows of being in the limelight. Narrated by Lopez, with occasional input from family members and friends, the docu-film offers an insight…

June 22, 2022

Review: The Black Phone

Creeping its way into UK cinemas today, and arriving in the US on Friday, is the supernatural horror movie, The Black Phone. The film, directed by Scott Derrickson and based on Joe Hill’s short story of the same name, stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, and Madeleine McGraw, and tells the story of a kidnapped boy…

June 22, 2022

Ethan Hawke movies in order

Since breaking into the movie business during the 1980s, Ethan Hawke has built up a very successful career in film. Over the years he has appeared in a wealth of movies including such pictures as Alive (1993), Training Day (2001), and The Northman (2022), to name but a few. His films have ranged from sci-fi…