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Review: A Man Called Otto

 In A Man Called Otto, Otto Anderson is an elderly man who lives in a delightful housing community, surrounded by friendly neighbours. However, Otto is far from friendly himself, and in recent times, he has become grouchy and irascible. Otto’s change in mood and attitude is largely connected to the death of his wife, Sonya,…

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Marilyn Monroe movies in order 

 In 1947, Marilyn Monroe made her film debut in the movie, Dangerous Years. From here she followed up her acting work with further appearances in films such as Summer Lighting, Green Grass of Wyoming, and Ladies of the Chorus. To begin with, her on-screen roles were small parts, which is true of any actor in show business, but soon…

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Kirk Douglas movies in order

 In 1946, Kirk Douglas made his film debut in the movie, The Strange Love of Martha Ivers. From here he followed up his film acting work with appearances in movies such as Mourning Becomes Electra, Out of the Past, and I Walk Alone.  To begin with, his on-screen appearances were small roles, but soon his star status began to…

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Review: White Noise

 In White Noise, the year is 1984 and Professor Jack Gladney is a university lecturer who specialises in the study of Adolf Hitler. Despite the unusual subject matter, Jack enjoys his day job, and has built up a great life for himself, which he shares with his wife and three children. But one day, there…

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Review: 7 Women and a Murder

 Recently added to Netflix UK is the Italian comedy whodunnit, 7 Woman and a Murder (aka 7 Donne E Un Mistero). The film – from director Alessandro Genovesi – stars Margherita Bay, Diana Del Bufalo, Sabrina Impacciatore, Benedetta Porcaroli, Micaela Ramazzotti, Luisa Ranieri and Ornella Vanoni, and focuses on a murder mystery in a mansion.…

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Review: The Munsters

 In The Munsters, Lily Gruesella is a vampire trying her best to navigate the dating scene. Her most recent date was with fellow vampire, Orlock, but despite an obvious connection the pair lacked chemistry. However, things soon begin to pick up, when Lily spots Herman Munster on television. Herman is a patchwork person, created in…

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Review: Wolf Manor

 New year, new you, new movie? Then perhaps you would like to kick-start 2023 with new British horror-comedy, Wolf Manor? The film – directed by Dominic Brunt (aka Paddy from Emmerdale) – stars James Fleet, Fionnuala Milligan, Nicky Evans, Damien Mathews, and John Henshaw. The movie follows the story of a film crew, who become…

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Helen Hunt movies in order

 In 1973, Helen made her film debut in the movie, Pioneer Woman. From here she followed up her acting work with appearances in films such as All Together Now, Death Scream, and Having Babies. To begin with, her on-screen roles were small parts, but soon her star status began to grow. This in turn increased her presence on the…

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How many Spy Kids movies are there?

 In 2001, Spy Kids blasted its way into cinemas. The action adventure movie, about a family of spies, was a box office hit and led to a series of movies. But how many Spy Kids movies are there? _____ The Spy Kids films in order To date, there are five Spy Kids movies. The Spy…

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