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Review: Night of the Eagle (1962) – Blu-ray release

 New to Blu-ray and DVD in the UK from today is the British black-and-white horror movie, Night of the Eagle. Directed by Sidney Hayers, and based on the novel, Conjure Wife by Fritz Leiber, the film stars Peter Wyngarde, Janet Blair, and Margaret Johnston, and tells the story of a man whose life is turned upside down because…

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Review: The Watchers (2024)

 Currently playing in UK and US cinemas, and heading to video on demand platforms shorty is the horror-thriller, The Watchers. Written and directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, and based on the novel of the same name by A. M. Shine, The Watchers stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouere, and Oliver Finnegan, and follows the story of a…

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Review: Sleeping Dogs (2024)

 In Sleeping Dogs, Roy Freeman is a retired police officer who is in the process of recovering from experimental surgery. Roy suffers with Alzheimer’s disease, but has recently undergone an operation to help him regain his memories. As it stands, Roy doesn’t remember his life or his career, and can’t conduct menial tasks without reminders. However,…

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Review: I Am: Celine Dion (2024)

 Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, following a limited theatrical run, is the music documentary movie, I Am: Celine Dion. Produced and directed by Irene Taylor, the docu-film centres its story around the world-famous Canadian singer, with a specific focus on her much publicised battle with stiff-person syndrome. It’s a battle the world has only recently…

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Review: Runaway (1984) – 40th Anniversary

 In Runaway, it is the near future and humanity is reliant on robots to conduct menial jobs. The robots are capable workers, and an asset to mankind, however, they are prone to malfunction which can make them dangerous. Due to the complex nature of the robots, a special division of the police force exists to deal…

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Review: Black Barbie

 New to Netflix this week is the documentary movie, Black Barbie. The docu-film takes a look at the history of black dolls, including the emergence and development of a black Barbie. Written and directed by Lagueria Davis, the film centres its story around Davis’ aunt, Beulah Mitchell, a doll collector and former employee at Mattel. Beulah…

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Hallmark serves up Two Scoops of Italy

 In the mood for something cool and refreshing? Then you may be interested in Hallmark’s new movie, Two Scoops of Italy. The new film stars Hunter King and Michele Rosiello, and tells the story of American chef, Danielle, who travels to a village in Italy in the search of some inspiration. Upon arrival she falls…

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Review: Inheritance (2024)

 When wealthy Uncle Władysław suddenly passes away, his estranged relatives gather together at his mansion for the will reading. None of the relatives have seen each other for thirty years, mostly because they don’t really care about each other, but as they all like money they are happy to overlook this minor issue.  After sharing…

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Review: The Exorcism (2024)

 What’s that, I hear you say? A new exorcism movie starring Russell Crowe is about to hit cinema screens and you believe you’ve already watched it? Well, let me tell you now, you haven’t. What you’ve done here is you’ve mixed up a couple of different Russell Crowe films, which is easily done. The film…

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