This week’s film choice was Room from director Lenny Abrahamson, based on the book by Emma Donoghue, who also wrote the screenplay. The film centres on a young woman called Ma (Brie Larson), and her son Jack (Jacob Tremblay) who we quickly learn are being held captive by the mysterious Old Nick (Sean Bridgers) in the Room of the film title,which has a bed, wardrobe, a … [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...]
All Aboard The Orient Express For A Cinema Classic
In the cinema news of late, it was announced that Kenneth Branagh would direct a remake of 1974 British Mystery Film classic, Murder on the Orient Express. Since the original announcement, it has been announced that Kenneth will not only direct but also be in front of the camera as Hercule Poirot, in the role made famous by Albert Finney in the 1974 film version of Agatha … [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...]
Joy: Lawrence Mops Up The Awards Again!
This week's film rental was Joy starring BMAF favourite, Jennifer Lawrence re-teaming with her American Hustle and Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell. It would also reunite her with Bradley Cooper (this would be their fourth time working together as these 2 also starred in Serena)her The film sees Jennifer play Joy Mangano, a divorced mother in the 90’s who … [Read more...]