We found a wonderful book the other day which brought us many laughs about the Xenomorph from the Alien franchise. Yes, you read that right, the alien that killed so many in numerous film outings has now been turned into a loveable cartoon character by Joey Spiotto for Titan Books The book is called Alien Next Door: In Space, No one can hear you clean! A moving … [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...]
Pay it Forward: Movie Review
We had been recommended Pay It Forward as a film to watch awhile back, its bit of a classic having been made in 2001! I’d kept an eye out for it appearing in the TV Schedules but eventually found it in a charity shop for .99p so swooped in! Based on a best-selling book by Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward is a drama that focuses on young Trevor (played by Haley Joel … [Read more...]
UK Film Magazines! Which is your favourite?
When it comes to film magazines in the UK, there are 2 clear leaders: Empire: Established June 1989 Total Film: Established later in 1997 Both can be comprehensive for features on the upcoming movie releases, set reports etc. It would at present, appear that Empire is the best seller in the UK, yet I subscribe to Total Film, as they had a giveaway price, looking for … [Read more...]