A chance spotting in a charity shop, we found Regression, the new film from Alejandro Amenabar, who made the supernatural film The Others starring Nicole Kidman. The film was at a fairly cheap price, so with the added bonus of helping a charity shop we took it home with us. Now we didn’t know much about this film, it passed us by in cinemas, but with a cast including Harry … [Read more...]
The Hunger Games: Good things come to those who wait!
http://amzn.to/2115X1B In 2011, I used to have a long commute to work so would read many books on my train journey to work, one of the books that was recommended to me was The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It was a great recommendation as I read it in no time and quickly devoured its two sequels Catching Fire and Mockingjay! I read with anticipation that the first book … [Read more...]
Eat, Drink and Be Merry with the Movies
Many films have given us great merchandise opportunities from Clothes to Toys and we always love a bargain! Like many others, we are subscribed to Groupon and Wowcher and we get advised of their daily deals. Now to be honest, it’s rare that they are movie related. There was a reduced price for the Bond in Motion exhibition at the London Film Museum a while back. Of … [Read more...]
BMAF Remembers Bowie and Rickman: Gone but never will be forgotten
This week, the BMAF office was shocked to hear that David Bowie had passed away, best known of course for his fantastic music, he also was known for his acting work. Many of us when younger, would have known him as the Goblin King from Jim Henson's Labyrinth, but he has done none fantasy roles from Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence to the Man Who Fell To Earth. Who can forget … [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...]