We read J.G. Ballard’s book a while back when we heard High-Rise was to be made into a film. The reason for our interest was that it was to be directed by Ben Wheatley, who had given us amongst others, Down Terrace; Kill List and Sightseers, which we had enjoyed. The story centres around Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston), who in the book we learn is moving to the High-Rise, … [Read more...]
Burnt: Will it fill you up or leave you still hungry?
Sunday night is film night in the BMAF household, this week's serving of film was Burnt starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. Bradley plays Adam Jones, a top chef who has destroyed his career though his Diva demands and relationship with drugs. The film starts where we learn that Adam has cleaned himself up and ended up in London. Here he hopes to redeem himself by … [Read more...]