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
Cert 15 | 110 mins | 2020
3 star solid supernatural horror.
May The Devil Take You Too is an Indonesian horror film written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto (V/H/S/2, Killers) and is the sequel to his original film May The Devil Take You. It is presented with English subtitles courtesy of Shudder horror streaming service.
I would strongly recommend watching the original film before this one.
“I felt him,…more
Cert 15 | 96 mins | 2020
3 Star
Be the Protagonists.
Warner Brothers and DC Comics come together once again, and this time they bring us an interactive animation where you make all the key decisions, and determine the outcome and fate of our heroes. Directed by Brandon Vietti (Lego DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League vs. Bizarro League) a man well versed in the superhero genre. He…more
