Hi, it is Bill and Teddy the Chihuahua again and time for our June Barking Mad About Films Newsletter. In our newsletter, we will aim to share some of our thoughts and watches of the month and what we are looking forward to in the next month. So, without any further ado, welcome to our JUNE update…. BARKING MAD ABOUT JUNE This month was full of rewatches and … [Read more...]
The BMAF review of May 2024
Hi, it is Bill and Teddy the Chihuahua again and time for our May Barking Mad About Films Newsletter. In our newsletter, we will aim to share some of our thoughts and watches of the month and what we are looking forward to in the next month. So, without any further ado, welcome to our May update…. BARKING MAD ABOUT MAY This month was an incredible average month for … [Read more...]
Was it worth a visit to see Steve Carell in Marwen ?
When we first saw a trailer for Welcome to Marwen from director Robert Zemeckis starring Steve Carell as a plastic doll we were intrigued, but to then find there was a lot more to it we were sold. The Film is based on a documentary and book called Marwencol from Mark Hogancamp, the character Steve plays in the film. Welcome to Marwen is based on the true story of how … [Read more...]
Barking Mad About Films Talk Sequels: The Good & The Bad
Way back when Sigourney Weaver first faced off against Ridley Scott’s Alien, no one knew the franchise would be as successful as it is now, of course, things could have been different, had it not had such an incredible sequel in James Cameron’s Aliens that more sequels; prequels and spin-offs followed! By then we were so invested in the Aliens, we rushed out for films … [Read more...]
Sandra Bullock’s Brand is Crisis!
This week we rented Our Brand Is Crisis, a political comedy, drama starring Sandra Bullock; Billy Bob Thornton and Anthony Mackie. This film was inspired by a documentary of the same name from filmmaker Rachel Boynton. In the film, we follow Jane (Bullock) who had been a successful political consultant helping many candidates win their campaigns. She has retired from … [Read more...]