Cert 15 | 128 mins | 1983
4 Star
The Power of a Photograph.
Director Roger Spottiswoode brings us his third cinema release and one of Nick Nolte‘s (49Hrs, Another 48Hrs, Lorenzo’s Oil) finest roles as determined photo journalist Russell Pearce. Roger Spottiswoode went on to do some of our favourite films of the 1990’s (Turner & Hooch, Air America, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot, Tomorrow Never Dies).…more
Cert 15 | 114 mins | 2019
5 star beautifully animated, heartwarming tale of love and loss.
Maquia – When the Promised Flower Blooms is written and directed by Mari Okada (The Anthem of the Heart). It is presented here in collector’s packaging, featuring both the original Japanese track with English subtitles and the English dub.
“A lone child meets another lone child. And so they set off into…more
Cert 12 | 275 mins | 2019
4 stars of amusing and thought provoking coming of age anime.
Silver Spoon is based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa (Fullmetal Alchemist), It is produced by A-1 Pictures (Your Lie In April, Erased) and directed by Tomohiko Itō (Guilty Crown, Sword Art Online). It is presented here featuring the original Japanese track with…more
Cert 15 | 88 mins | 1985
3 Star
Post-Apocalypse Survival.
Written, directed and produced by Paul Donovan (George’s Island, Lexx: The Dark Zone Stories (TV Mini-Series)). Made at a time when thoughts were always that World War III was just around the corner, Def-Con 4 addresses those fears of how the human race will survive a thermonuculear war. Def-Con 4 is the stage at which the film starts,…more
Cert 12 | 325 mins | 2019
4 stars of fast paced exorcist action.
Twin Star Exorcists is based on the Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Yoshiaki Sukeno and is adapted to anime by Studio Pierrot (Tokyo Ghoul, Naruto Shippuden). It is directed by Tomohisa Taguchi. This release is Part 2 of the series and comprises episodes 14 – 26.
“You’re useless as exorcists. I don’t want you here.”
Twin Star Exorcists is…more
Cert 15 | 96 mins | 2019
4 stars for this very gruesome but highly enjoyable horror anime.
Castlevania Season 1 is a Netflix original anime series, based on the popular Konami video game Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, which was released in 1989. It is produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios, directed by Sam Deats and is brought to Blu-ray in the UK for the first time courtesy of…more
Cert PG | 97 mins | 2018
4 Star
You’ve Loved the Rest, Now for the Best.
The box-office blockbuster anime comes to the small screen in this Manga release. Directed by Tatsuya Nagamine (One Piece Film Z), this is his first venture into directing this iconic anime title and he has the raised the bar for what is to come. Those familiar with this franchise will not be…more
