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 Big Halloween Film Releases?
Despite none really having the impact of the original, I clearly remember a poster, possibly for Saw 4, with a tagline of "If it's Halloween, it must be Saw." But now it seems Halloween is another prime slot for Box Office contenders. Spectre came out on the 26th October 2015 last year and Marvel will release Doctor Strange on the 28th October of this year. The … [Read more...]
How Do You Like Your Corn Popped?
At the cinema, for a long time when it comes to snacks, it was always a choice of a hot dog; a mini ice cream tub; pick and mix or bags of sweets and popcorn! Times have changed, with more choice becoming available. Hot dogs are still on a menu but nachos are becoming as popular, for example. Sweets are still there of course, my cinema has done away with the Pick N Mix … [Read more...]
Are Comic Book Films Losing Us More Original Films?
Now I for one do like a comic book film, I’m not the only one, so far in 2016, 4 of them fill up the top 10 highest grossing films; Captain America: Civil War; Deadpool; Batman V Superman and X-Men: Apocalypse. We can expect that list to very likely include Suicide Squad and maybe Doctor Strange as well, by the time the year ends. This juggernaut of a genre has heavy … [Read more...]
Cats! The ‘Purrfect’ Screen Star, It Seems So!
We have always declared to be 'Barking Mad About Films' when I watch a film on the sofa, Pepper will be curled up in her bed next to me, so we have to ask what have dogs done wrong! Cats are becoming the pet go to choice for films! Up first is the Jordan Peele/Keegan-Michael Key vehicle, Keanu about a stolen kitten, closely followed by Nine Lives, which brings us Kevin … [Read more...]