Hi, it is Bill and Teddy the Chihuahua again and time for our March Barking Mad About Films Newsletter. So, without any further ado, welcome to our review of our entertatinment viewing and reading in March . BARKING MAD ABOUT MARCH We watched quite a few classics in March, which included revisits to some old favourties. One thing we have been doing this … [Read more...]
Does Time Bandits Remain A Timeless Classic?
This week at Barking Mad About Films we chose to watch the 1981 classic Time Bandits. A film we were reminded of following the sad news that actor Kenny Baker, probably best known for being the man inside R2-D2 from Star Wars had passed away. Kenny plays Fidgit, one of the Time Bandits of the film, directed by Terry Gilliam, who also co-wrote the film with his Monty Python … [Read more...]
We Suggest The Next Film To Hit The Stage As A Musical
We at Barking Mad About Films always keep an eye on all things film, and we have noted that of late, there is now a growing trend to take movies to the stage for plays or musicals. We always share news and offers for tickets when we see them on our facebook page. Fans of our page will have seen that most recently to our stage, we have had plays based on films ranging from … [Read more...]
Watch Absolutely Anything on Netflix
Looking for a film to watch on Netflix, we came across Absolutely Anything which looked like it could be fun. Directed by Terry Jones of the Monty Python team and director of their classic films Monty Python and the Holy Grail; Life of Brian; Meaning of Life and other classics like Personal Services and Wind in the Willows. The film concerns Neil, (Simon Pegg), a bored … [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...]