Cert U | 81 mins | 2020
4 stars of enchanting fun for the whole family.
Dreambuilders (originally called Drømmebyggerne) is a Danish film based on an original idea by Kim Hagen Jensen (All Dogs Go To Heaven) who also directs, alongside Tonni Zinck (The Neon Demon). With a screenplay by Søren Grinderslev Hansen, this is an impressive feature debut for all concerned.
“You are currently sleeping in your…more
Cert 12 | 347 mins | 1958-59
4 Star
It’s Them or Us
(Let’s make sure it is, Us!)
Hoorah. What a Sci-Fi treat, from the writer /director Ishirô Honda (Rodan, A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1, Mothra, Destroy All Monsters, Return of Ultraman (TV Series)) the legend that brought the world Godzilla (1954-2014) and other famous Kaiju. Masters of Cinema bring us two very influential Sci-Fi and…more
Cert PG | 98 mins | 2020
4 stars of gloriously animated Chinese folktale.
White Snake is a computer animation fantasy film and impressive directorial debut for both Amp Wong and Ji Zhao, with animation production by Light Chaser Animation (Cats and Peachtopia). It is written by first time writer Da Mau.
It is inspired by the Chinese folktale Legend of the White Snake.
“Can’t you see, sun above? Sets…more
Cert 15 | 87 mins | 2020
4 star refreshingly different crime caper.
Lucky Grandma is written by Angela Cheng and Sasie Sealy, who also makes her feature directorial debut with this very well written and directed film. This innovative heist story throws out the current trend towards sentimental and stereotypical old dears and brings a truly badass chain-smoking Grandma to the fore.
“This is really good Grandma Wong!…more
Cert 18 | 89 mins | 1993
4 Star
Destiny, Honour and Love.
From writer/director Ronny Yu (The Occupant, Bride of Chucky, The 51st State, Freddy vs. Jason) comes this wuxia fantasy tale from the 17th century. Loosely based on the main character from Liang Yusheng‘s novel Baifa Monü Zhuan, we follow his young life and into adulthood and all the trappings that brings.
There is a long…more
Cert PG | 101 mins | 1924
4 stars of gloriously restored German expressionism.
Waxworks is a German film originally released in 1924. It was written by Henrik Galeen (The Golem, Nosferatu) and directed by Paul Leni (The Man Who Laughs), his last German film before making the move to Hollywood.
It is presented here on Blu-ray from a 2K restoration for the first time in the UK as…more
Cert 12 | 92 mins | 2020
4 star witty and charming romantic comedy.
A Rainy Day in New York is written and directed by Woody Allen (Midnight in Paris, Mighty Aphrodite) and is available to stream now on Amazon Prime Video courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
“The worst, of course, is when I’m sexually conflicted. Then I’ll hiccup indefinitely.”
Ashleigh (Elle Fanning – Mary Shelley, All the Bright Places)…more
