I had heard good things about this film, most other critics having it in their top 10 films of the year but I had my doubts on the fact that Pixar films, in my opinion, had lost their way of late, Cars was probably their poorest in a while and since then they appear to have played safe with sequels, Cars 2 and Monsters University. I am however pleased to report that Inside … [Read more...]
Southpaw: Does this Boxing film deliver a knockout punch?
The BMAF have been on a cruise for a much-needed recharge of the batteries ! Whilst onboard, we saw the boxing film Southpaw and yet again this sport has provided a great watchable film. Is there any other sporting genre than boxing that does as well at the movies? Southpaw again like Rocky and The Fighter to name two, plays with the emotions as we watch one man battle … [Read more...]
Gremlins: A great film for between Halloween and Christmas
Here we are in the middle of November, Halloween has passed and Christmas is coming, so what better film to watch than Gremlins. As its set during the festive period but with monsters, scary enough for any Halloween so fits in between. We here at Barking Mad About Films love a creature feature and this 1984 classic is one of the best. Written by Chris Columbus, who also … [Read more...]
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Is it MockingYAH or Mocking Nah?
We have just left the cinema after seeing one of this year's most anticipated blockbusters. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 A lot was riding on this film, as there seems to be a huge disappointment from the decision to split Suzanne Collins 3rd book in 2. The first part did not offer a lot for those who loved the books and I know from speaking to those who hadn’t read … [Read more...]
I’m dreaming of a Fright Christmas, thanks to Krampus!
Way back in 2007, the writer of X-Men 2 and Superman Returns, Michael Dougherty wrote and directed a horror film, which comprised of 5 stories called Trick ‘R Treat. The film introduced audiences to the masked Sam from his previous short film, Season’s Greetings. We really enjoyed this film, as did many others, to the fact that Sam is now popular, you can find him as all … [Read more...]