Can you believe it that the original Aladdin animated feature came out 27 years ago? To be honest, I barely remember it as I was more into the Princess movies growing up (esp. Sleeping Beauty and The Little Mermaid). When they first announced they're working the live-action remake, I was skeptical, which wasn't helped at …
Continue reading FlixChatter Review: Disney’s live-action ALADDIN (2019)
I saw this at a very early press screening three weeks ago but there was an embargo to even tweet about it. By now I could barely remember much about Guy Ritchie's movie, but if I were to describe it in one word, it'd be frothy. Just like Mission Impossible, this movie is based on a 1960s TV …
Continue reading FlixChatter Review: The Man from U.N.C.L.E (2015)
I quite like Guy Ritchie's frenetic style. Most of his films have a cool vibe and I think his best work is when he tackles the London underworld. His humorous gangster movies always feature a great cast and witty dialog, and Rocknrolla is no different. His movies aren't for everyone though, I remember dragging some …
Continue reading Music Break & Scenes Spotlight: Guy Ritchie’s Rocknrolla
Thanks to Dave Whiddon aka Daveackackattack for his excellent contribution to the blogathon. Visit the main blogathon post to see the full list of participants by clicking the banner above. Stephen Graham in This Is England Stephen Graham’s big break came in Guy Ritchie’s gritty, gangster movie Snatch. The British actor’s tough guy exterior landed …
Continue reading Small Roles Big Performances: Stephen Graham & Stacy Edwards
Hello all, today's review comes courtesy of Andy from the blog Ramblings of A Minnesota Movie Geek. Isn't that an awesome name or what? Andy is a self-confessed geek in every sense of the word. Need proof? Well, he signs off his email with 'May the Force Be With You' 😀 He's currently consumed by his …
Continue reading Guest Review – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Directed by Jonathan Levine Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick Running Time 99 Minutes, Rated R. From the moment I saw this on the TCFF schedule, I knew I had to see it. I really think Joseph Gordon-Levitt is truly one of the brightest young actors working today, hence my inclusion in this list. I think he's …
TGIF and Happy last-day-of-the-month, everyone! Instead of the usual scene spotlight, I thought I'd highlight a movie-related art form that often goes unnoticed: the title sequence. For me, watching a movie title sequence is almost as fun as seeing a movie trailer. Many of them simply list the credit, but the great ones not only …
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