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What is the best order to watch the Highlander films?

 In 1986, Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery started in the sci-fi adventure movie, Highlander. The film was not a huge hit, but it developed a loyal following and this following helped kick-start an extensive franchise which included a mix of movies and television shows. But what are all of the movies in the Highlander series and what is…

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Watching Braindead (1992)

 Today I am watching Braindead (1992) (aka Dead Alive). The film – directed by Peter Jackson – is a slapstick comedy about zombies. Or at least I believe it is. I’ve never watched this film before, so it could be about my ex-boyfriend for all I know. I am watching Braindead because it has been highly recommended to me multiple…

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What is New Mutants: Brazil?

 Fox/Disney’s long-delayed X-Men movie spin-off, The New Mutants is the final entry in the long-running X-Men movie series. The series, which began in 2000 with X-Men, will finally conclude once The New Mutants hits cinemas. For fans of the X-Men movie series, the release of The New Mutants has been long coming. The film was…

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Who is directing Venom: Let There Be Carnage?

 Venom: Let There Be Carnage is currently in production – albeit slightly delayed due to COVID-19 – but who is the director calling the shots? Don’t worry, it’s someone good! Actor-turned-director, Andy Serkis is helming Venom: Let There Be Carnage – a direct follow-up to 2018’s Venom. Serkis is known for his superb acting/motion capture…

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Watching Mandy (2018)

 I watch a lot of movies, yet every year a handful of films I really want to watch pass me by. Often this is because I simply don’t have the time to watch everything I would like to – even movies that have been recommended to me. One such movie is Mandy – the 2018…

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I miss video rental stores

 For the generation who have grown up with Netflix, the idea of going to a video shop seems laborious. Having to leave the house, interact with other humans, make an informed choice based on what is available in the store, all with the knowledge that you also have to take the item back, sounds like…

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Vintage catalogues on eBay

 Late last night, while sat in bed (unable to sleep) I got out my phone and decided to have a look through eBay. I wasn’t looking to buy anything, I was merely browsing to help pass the time until my eye lids felt so heavy that only sleep would follow. Sometimes, when I can’t sleep,…

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How many Carry On films are there?

 In 1958, the British comedy series, ‘Carry On’, made its debut with the black-and-White feature, Carry On Sergeant. The movie was a hit with audiences and launched an incredibly popular film series which ran for four decades and became a big part of British culture. But how many Carry On movies are there? — The Carry On movies in order…

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How much money did Tomb Raider (2018) make?

 In 2018, Tomb Raider arrived in cinemas. The movie – the third live-action adventure to feature Lara Croft – was conceived as a new start for the Tomb Raider franchise, with a tone and story more akin to the games. The critical opinion of the film was mixed, although there was praise for its lead…

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Remember the Thanos ‘Snap’ memes?

 Those who watched Avengers: Infinity War back during summer 2018, will know that the ending of the film was pretty brutal. 50% of the universe – and a heck of a lot of heroes – disappeared at the click of a finger, all thanks to Thanos. But it wasn’t just the Marvel Universe that was…

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