When we sat down to see what films we were looking forward to seeing in 2024, it was rather sad to see how many where sequels or spin offs to already existing movies. So, we created this separate list of them, and these are the 10 films we are looking forward to in 2024 that are franchises coming to the big screen. We have to be honest, sequels can be a mixed bag and a … [Read more...]
Celebrating The Non-Christmas Festive Movie!
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...]
Sharing our love of Tim Burton
Name your favourite Film Director? Yes, many will say Steven Spielberg; Stanley Kubrick; Martin Scorsese; David Fincher or Christopher Nolan, there are so many to choose from, but for us it is easy, it’s Tim Burton! I can honestly say if he directed the opening of an envelope I would still go to see it. ALL his films are owned by me, I can not think of any other director … [Read more...]
When Do You Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas?
If you go into shops at present, on the shelves are a combination of Halloween and Christmas promotions. Not likely to confuse anyone of which is which surely? But it would appear that this is not the case for what type of film The Nightmare before Christmas is! Some say it’s a Christmas film, some say it’s a Halloween film! We can watch it whatever the day or season, but we … [Read more...]
I’m a Veronica!* How a music band helped us rediscover ‘Heathers’
We at Barking Mad about Films love an Australian music band called The Veronicas, a band made of 2 sisters named Lisa and Jessica, they got their band's name from a 1988 black comedy called 'Heathers' a film I remember seeing and enjoying but hadn't watched in a while The Veronica's self titled latest album includes a song called Did You Miss Me (I'm a Veronica) and the I'm a … [Read more...]