This week we saw Rogue One, billed as a Star Wars story and fits in between the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and Episode IV – A New Hope. Unlike The Force Awakens, our expectations were not as high for this release, as whilst we enjoyed the low-budget Monsters from its director Gareth Edwards, in all honestly, we were very underwhelmed by his Godzilla … [Read more...]
Celebrating The Non-Christmas Festive Movie!
We at Barking Mad About Films have shared a blog about our favourite Christmas movies before (read it here) but recently we questioned what makes a Christmas movie after we watched Regarding Henry, starring Harrison Ford, whilst it was on Netflix. The film’s opening in which Harrison’s character was shot was around December, as festive decorations were to be seen. Does that … [Read more...]
What Happened to the Family Friendly Blockbuster?
About to hit cinemas are what are sure to be 2 huge blockbusters; Passengers and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, what is unsurprising is both will most likely be rated 12a, meaning anyone can see them, but under 12’s need an adult with them. When I saw the first Star Wars in 1977 it was a U, as I grew up we had so many family films:The Goonies; Back to The Future; War Games; … [Read more...]
Is Fantastic Beasts as Magical as Harry Potter Was?
One of the most anticipated films, Fantastic Beasts (and where to find them), was our choice of film this week. The film would send us back into the wizarding world, created by J.K. Rowling, which we last saw in the 8th and final Harry Potter film in 2011. That film, also directed by Fantastic Beasts, David Yates, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was best known for … [Read more...]
Did We Worship The Gods of Egypt Film?
We recently watched Gods of Egypt, a big budget film that was certainly not a blockbuster upon release. This fantasy adventure had us intrigued as was from director, Alex Proyas who had given us The Crow; Dark City, I,Robot and his last film of 7 years ago, Knowing, all of which we enjoyed, so despite despite it's flop status, we decided to give it a go. In an alternate … [Read more...]