We at Barking Mad About Films had a decision to make! What film to see this week and our 2 choices could not be further apart! Choice One was Disney’s Zootropolis (changed from its US title of Zootopia, at the request of a Denmark Zoo, which shared the same name apparently!) Choice Two was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from Zack Snyder, who is no stranger to big box … [Read more...]
Why can’t Multiplex cinemas give us multiple choices?
This seems an odd one to moan about as when I was growing up, the cinemas I went normally only had 2 to 4 screens. Now cinemas have screens in double figures, for example, my cinema of choice has 10 screens, so this should now give plenty of choice for when choosing what to see. Yet the reality is when a blockbuster is released, multiple screens will be dedicated to … [Read more...]
Watch Absolutely Anything on Netflix
Looking for a film to watch on Netflix, we came across Absolutely Anything which looked like it could be fun. Directed by Terry Jones of the Monty Python team and director of their classic films Monty Python and the Holy Grail; Life of Brian; Meaning of Life and other classics like Personal Services and Wind in the Willows. The film concerns Neil, (Simon Pegg), a bored … [Read more...]
How good is The Good Dinosaur?
This weeks rental was Disney Pixar movie The Good Dinosaur and we didn’t know what to expect! Pixar films used to be a sign of quality but now can be indifferent, whilst we have some sure fire epics like Inside Out, the film prior to this won a best animation Oscar, other hits we love, probably as you do, to name a few are Up!; The Toy Story trilogy; WALL-E; Monsters Inc as … [Read more...]
Is Kung Fu Panda 3 Bearilliant or UnBearable?
Animation film sequels can be a mixed bunch, whilst Toy Story sequels have added to the joy brought from the originals, other franchises have slowly got poorer and poorer, Shrek being our worst offender! Coming from Dreamworks Animation, the same studio as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda 2 was an enjoyable sequel and as such a franchise was born with a spin-off TV show and now we have … [Read more...]