We recently watched The Founder, a film that passed us by at the cinema but one that was definitely on our to watch list. The film from director John Lee Hancock (who also brought us Saving Mr Banks) and from the writer of The Wrestler, Robert Siegel had us expecting a great film on this incredible true story of how Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton) met 2 proud, hard working … [Read more...]
We Rewatch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1
With the Guardians of the Galaxy sequel about to hit cinemas, we felt we had to give the first film another viewing as it is part of the BMAF collection. This film was a highlight for us when we were suffering from comic book film fatigue, yet we went in not sure what to expect, we knew nothing of the comic or the characters its based on, but a talking raccoon and tree … [Read more...]
12 Films Based on The Pages of Comics We Love!
The one genre that is dominating cinema is the comic book hero film, in particular, those from Marvel and DC comics. In fact with shows like Arrow and Supergirl you could argue they are dominating our TV viewing too. We have to admit though we are slightly losing interest with them a bit, we enjoy them and we have quite a few of them in our collection, but maybe we need a … [Read more...]
BMAF review Sisters!
This week, Mrs. BMAF had chosen Sisters for our regular Sunday night film to watch. This comedy starred probably 2 of the funniest women about today, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Best known for their television hits 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation, that success has maybe not given them the same amount of screen success, the 2 did star together in the very funny Mean Girls … [Read more...]
BMAF reviews Inside Out, A Pixar Emotion Picture
I had heard good things about this film, most other critics having it in their top 10 films of the year but I had my doubts on the fact that Pixar films, in my opinion, had lost their way of late, Cars was probably their poorest in a while and since then they appear to have played safe with sequels, Cars 2 and Monsters University. I am however pleased to report that Inside … [Read more...]