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Review: Man of Steel – 10th anniversary

 When Superman: The Movie made its debut back in 1978, the film was hugely successful, both critically and commercially. Audiences loved it, critics did too, and the film was a box office hit that spawned four sequels, and a spin-off. But perhaps more importantly, Superman: The Movie showcased a performance from lead actor Christopher Reeve…

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Review: Superman: Unbound – 10th anniversary

 Swooping into its 10th anniversary this summer is the animated super hero movie, Superman: Unbound. The film – directed by James Tucker – made its debut back in 2013, when it was released direct-to-video, as part of the successful collection of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. In the film, the city of Metropolis is under…

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Review: Makeup (2023)

 Available on digital download in the UK from Monday June 26th, is the low-budget British drama, Makeup. The movie – directed by, co-written, and starring Hugo Andrè – follows the story of an introverted French food critic who moves in with a less-than successful salesman, who also moonlights in a drag show. In the film,…

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What is the order of the Ghostbusters movies?

 In 1984, Ghostbusters spooked its way into cinemas. The horror comedy – directed by Ivan Reitman – followed the story of a trio of scientists-turned-spook-catchers, who set up their own ‘ghostbusting’ business. During the course of the film, Egon, Peter, and Ray set up premises in an old firehouse, before advertising their services on television.…

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James Mangold movies in order

 In 1995, director James Mangold wrote and directed his first full-length feature film, Heavy. The movie – starring Pruitt Taylor Vince, Liv Tyler, Shelley Winters and Debbie Harry – was a romance-drama, about an overweight cook and a waitress, who work together at a roadside diner. Two years later, Mangold followed up Heavy with the crime thriller, Cop Land.…

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Review: Flamin’ Hot (2023)

 You’ve seen the movie about video game rights (Tetris), and you’ve watched the film about the development of a sports shoe (Air), now marvel at the moving picture about Flamin’ Hot Cheetos! No, I’m not making this up, new to streaming from today is Flamin’ Hot – a movie about the creation of a spicy…

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Review: You Do You (2023)

 New to Netflix today is the Turkish drama, You Do You (aka Merve Kült). Directed by Cemal Alpan, You Do You stars Ahsen Eroglu, Mine Tugay and Ozan Dolunay, and follows the story of a young woman trying to find her place in life. In the movie, Merve Kültür is a 24-year-old at a crossroads…

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Christopher Nolan movies in order

 In 1998, following work on a collection of shorts, director Christopher Nolan helmed his first full-length feature film, Following. The movie was a mystery thriller, about a writer and a thief, and starred Jeremy Theobald and Alex Haw. Two years later, Nolan followed up Following with the mind-bending thriller, Momento. The movie – starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Ann…

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Review: The Black Demon (2023)

 Just when you thought it was safe to go back to video-on-demand platforms, to rent something good, comes the supernatural shark movie, The Black Demon. The film – from director Adrian Grünberg – stars Josh Lucas and Fernanda Urrejola, and tells the story of a family who come face-to-face with a Megalodan shark. In the…

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