These are the films we consider to be not only essential viewing but also look great on the Blu-ray format.
What is Case 39 ? Well it’s a psychological horror starring Renee Zellweger as social worker, Emily Jenkins who is assigned a 39th case. The case is that of Lillith Sullivan who appears to be being mis-treated by her parents. Taken into care Lillith strikes up a emotional connection to Renne Zellwegers character and asks if she can stay with her which she ends up doing…
So what is The Awakening (2011) it all about? Well it’s a supernatural/horror film set in England in 1921 in the aftermath of the first world war. Paranormal skeptic Florence Cathcart played by Rebecca Hall is invited to boarding school to investigate the rumours of a haunting…
The Awakening Movie Review – Excellent 2011 Supernatural Horror Film Read Post »
Many of you will have no doubt have seen this film over the years, some of you will have always intended to watch but never actually got around to see it. You have probably heard people talk about it as being an absolute classic. But just what is it all about? Is it really that great of a movie? Let’s find out…
Taxi Driver Movie Review – 1976 Scorsese / De Niro Classic Read Post »
Have you seen The Bishop’s Wife? It’s not on television as much as It’s A Wonderful Life or A Christmas Carol but this is a must watch every Christmas for me. Starring Cary Grant as Dudley an Angel sent to help Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) who has lost touch with what really matters in life…
The Bishop’s Wife Movie Review – 1947 Stupendous Christmas Movie Read Post »
Who doesn’t like the Muppets? The good news they are bang on form in The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). Gonzo narrates as Charles Dickens, Scrooge is played by Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog as Bob Cratchit. But what about Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear? They play Emily Cratchit and Fozziwig respectively…
The Muppet Christmas Carol Movie Review – 1992 Family Festive Classic! Read Post »
It’s Christmas so that means it’s time to spend some time with the Griswalds! So lets get started we my National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation review. This outing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, sees Clark Griswald (Chevy Chase) on a mission to have the perfect Christmas, with all the family generations coming together at Clark’s home. Alas you know all will not go well and what a ride we are taken on…
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Review (1989) – Xmas Cracker! Read Post »
Scrooge (1951) starring the great Alastair Sim, based on one of best Christmas stories of all time, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. There are many versions of this classic tale but none in my opinion quite capure the mood and atmosphere of the Alastair Sim film. Time for my Scrooge movie review…
You must have seen Planes, Trains And Automobiles right? If not I have my Planes Trains And Automobiles movie review to explain what is so special about the film. What could be a more appropriate movie to watch this Thanksgiving than the comedy classic Planes Trains and Automobiles. Not being American…
Planes Trains And Automobiles Movie Review – The Perfect Comedy Read Post »
Hammer horror films, I love them and Dracula (1958) is no exception and for those in the US it was known as Horror of Dracula. This is based on Bram Stokers novel of course, Jonathan Harker arrives at the castle of Count Dracula near Klausenburg, to take up his post as librarian…
