So as we reach the halfway point of 2017, we look back on our favourite 10 films of the year so far. We are pleased to see it's not all sequels and yet despite claims of suffering comic book film fatigue, 2 comic book films made the list and again both from the Marvel studio, yet DC Comics Wonder Woman only narrowly missed our list. So here is our countdown, we are sure … [Read more...]
BMAF Spend Time at Manchester By The Sea
This week we spent some time at Manchester-By-The-Sea as we caught up with watching one of this year's big Oscar Nominate films. We follow Lee (Casey Affleck) a loner who has left his previous home and life in Manchester-By-The-Sea in Massachusetts, working as a handyman at an apartment complex in the nearby town of Quincy. Lee has very minimal contact with those he does … [Read more...]
In A Valley Of Violence, We Find A Dog Superstar!
If we are honest, whilst we at Barking Mad About Films will happily watch anything, the Western maybe our least favourite genre. However we liked The House of the Devil and The Innkeepers, 2 horror films from director Ti West, so when we heard he had directed a western called In A Valley of Violence, we decided to check it out. The film follows Paul (Ethan Hawke) a drifter, … [Read more...]
Is A Dogs Purpose To Give Us A Great Film?
When we first heard of the film A Dogs Purpose being made, we rushed out to read the book by W. Bruce Cameron.It is a story full of highs and lows as we follow a dog and its quest to decide what its purpose in life is as he goes through various reincarnations. The book and the film both hit hard that sadly not all of our dog friends get treated to a wonderful life, the first … [Read more...]
Is A Street Cat Called Bob A Purr-fect Film?
We may be barking mad about films, but our home has also been graced by the love of a British Blue cat called Lord Hooch, who sadly passed away after a long and healthy life. Much like the BMAF Chihuahuas are a huge part of my life so was his Lordship, so much so that I often would pretend to read the best-selling book A Street Cat Named Bob, the inspiring true story written … [Read more...]