Synopsis: All Clara wants is a key that will open a mysterious parcel she has received from her late mother, her quest to find it will lead her to a magical world via her Godfather that includes Mice and toy soldiers and plenty of adventure Director: Lasse Hallstrom with Joe Johnston Writers: Ashleigh Powell for screenplay suggested from the short story by … [Read more...]
Should Cinema Be More Flexible In Order To Survive ?
We at Barking Mad About Films love the cinema but the best time for us to go is during the day, we are sure though we can not be the only ones who prefer daytime viewing so we wonder if the multiplex should be more flexible. We are of course aware that during the day is not ideal for everyone, especially those with 9-5 jobs, but working from home we get this time to watch as … [Read more...]
Did BMAF Rate The Hateful Eight?
In 1991, we saw the debut film of a director called Quentin Tarantino, that film was Reservoir Dogs and it was one of the best films of that year by far. Proving that was no flash in the pan, his next film would reap even more acclaim, and turn John Travolta back into a leading man, that film was of course Pulp Fiction. Tarantino’s films have continued to not … [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...]
Send The Animated Moviestars On Tour
This week, Po, the Kung Fu Panda, voiced by Jack Black charges into UK cinemas for Kung Fu Panda 3 with his superstar voiced friends Shifu (Dustin Hoffman) Tigress (Angelina Jolie) Mantis (Seth Rogen) Viper (Lucy Liu) Crane (David Cross) and Jackie Chan as Monkey. Adding to the cast, this time are Breaking Bad’s Bryan Cranston; J.K. Simmons and Kate Hudson. The films have … [Read more...]