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‘Bad Boys’ still gunning for entertainment
‘Bad Boys’ still gunning for entertainment
Four years ago fans of the mammoth ‘Bad Boys’ franchise waited with baited breath to see whether ‘Bad Boys for Life’ could work not only without Michael Bay in the director’s chair and whether or not there was still interest in the series some 21 years after the last film.
Journey to the Golden Globes
Journey to the Golden Globes
Something strange and unexpected happened to me earlier this month. It is something beautiful but also something that I could never fathom would happen in a million years. I found myself being accepted as an alternate judge for the prestigious Golden Globes Awards.
‘Garfield’ goes large on old-school humour
‘Garfield’ goes large on old-school humour
Everything old is new again and now everybody’s favourite orange tabby is back in a new adventure. It is hard to believe that Garfield has now been entertaining people of all ages for 46 years…. The great thing is that it seems a number of people over the years have found ways to keep Garfield as fresh as possible. From new cartoons and comics through to movies starring the vocal skills of Bill Murray.
‘Furiosa’ uses emotion as a driving force for action
‘Furiosa’ uses emotion as a driving force for action
When making a franchise of films how do you top what has come previously when the last film was universally loved by critics and fans alike while also lazily picking up six Oscars along the way?
‘IF’ reopens the heart, and the mind
‘IF’ reopens the heart, and the mind
The description ‘beautiful film’ is not one that is often used to describe films with the family genre – but it is really the only way you describe the brand-new film ‘IF’.
‘Planet of the Apes’ still teaching humans humanity
‘Planet of the Apes’ still teaching humans humanity
When it comes to franchises that have never had a weak movie, the modern reboot of ‘Planet of the Apes’ has surely led the way. While many were sceptical of a reboot just 10 years after Tim Burton’s take on the classic story had hit cinemas, they were soon eating their words as the new films found a way to be both touching and epic while still making a strong comment about humanity.
‘Monkey Man’ finds vengeance with soul
‘Monkey Man’ finds vengeance with soul
You don’t know it yet but Dev Patel is the superhero that you need in your life. If somebody had said to you at the beginning of this year that one of the best action films of 2024 would star Patel you probably would have laughed hysterically.
‘The Fall Guy’ stands up proud
‘The Fall Guy’ stands up proud
Get ready for one of the most surprising but fun joyrides of 2024. While many cinema fans out there might be a little worried about the action-comedy tag linked to the brand-new film ‘The Fall Guy’, there is absolutely nothing to be worried about here because ‘The Fall Guy’ is not just a great action-comedy, it is an excellent film all round and deserves to be one of the blockbuster successes of this year.
’Abigail’ defines popcorn horror, with a laugh
’Abigail’ defines popcorn horror, with a laugh
Genre-blending! That is the first thing that comes to mind when the credits role on the brand- new ‒ what most would label horror ‒ film ‘Abigail’.
Thought-provoking ‘Civil War’ simply gripping
Thought-provoking ‘Civil War’ simply gripping
When it comes to the world of entertainment there is very little that writer/filmmaker Alex Garland hasn’t done. His debut novel, ‘The Beach’, which was released back in 1996 focussed on his travels to Thailand and made him an instant hit in the literature world.
’Ghostbusters’ is back
’Ghostbusters’ is back
When you think of iconic film franchises, ‘Ghostbusters’ needs to be mentioned alongside series such as ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Batman’. Like most franchises, the road for ‘Ghostbuster’ fans has not always been an easy one.
Godzilla vs Kong: Who’s the real winner?
Godzilla vs Kong: Who’s the real winner?
After the critical and award-winning success of Japanese film ‘Godzilla: Minus One’, fans of the giant creature have been fairly excited to see whether or not it would see a change in the blockbuster Hollywood-led Kong/Godzilla franchise that has so far left fans with mixed emotions.
‘Kung Fu Panda’ a swing and a hit
‘Kung Fu Panda’ a swing and a hit
The key for any franchise to have longevity is for it to stay creative and remain fresh. That has certainly been the case for the 16 years that cinema fans have enjoyed ‘Kung Fu Panda’ films on the big screen, but even the most hardcore fans of the series have been worried about the fact that ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ will be without some of its biggest drawcards – Angelina Jolie, J.K. Simmons and Jackie Chan 
Kristen Stewart strong in gritty ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
Kristen Stewart strong in gritty ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
One Hollywood actress that deserves a lot more credit than she gets is Kristen Stewart. It seems like people just can’t forget the fact that she acted in the ‘Twilight’ franchise. But what the Stewart haters don’t take into consideration is the body of work that she has done since then.
‘Imaginary’ needs more imagination
‘Imaginary’ needs more imagination
Normally when you think of films coming out of the now famous Blumhouse Studios you think of fresh innovative films that have won over even the most hardened horror fans. Even their reimaginings of ‘Halloween’ and ‘Fantasy Island’ have been delivered with a fair amount of creativity – but sadly the same can’t be said for their new film ‘Imaginary’ – a film that is perhaps best described as a movie that came from a screenwriter throwing a bunch of ideas into a blender then writing what came out.
’Dune: Part Two’ delivers mightily
’Dune: Part Two’ delivers mightily
When it was announced back in 2020 that director Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049) was tackling the project of bringing the novels of Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ odyssey to the big screen, science fiction fans right across the world waited with bated breath.
‘The Zone of Interest’: Chilling normality amid the Holocaust
‘The Zone of Interest’: Chilling normality amid the Holocaust
For many film lovers these days the cinema has become a place of action blockbusters, epic stunts and superhero franchises. But all of that seems to change when the world’s focus turns to Awards season. In Phuket over the next month or so we are going to see a range of this year’s Oscar-nominated films – and lovers of serious cinema are in for an absolute treat.
‘Madame Web’ spins new tale for Spider-Man
‘Madame Web’ spins new tale for Spider-Man
The idea of a film centring around the character of Madame Web is certainly a surprising move from Marvel. In the comics the character is an older woman, which obviously isn’t the case here, and after watching the film you quickly realise this film perhaps unintentionally changes the Spider-Man lore that has been set up in the Tom Holland Spider-Man movies.
Freya Allan on ‘Baghead’
Freya Allan on ‘Baghead’
There is little doubt that English actress Freya Allan is a star on the rise. Her portrayal of Ciri in the hit Netflix series ‘The Witcher’ made pop culture fans around the world know who she was, and she is now the star of Wes Ball’s ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’, which is set for a cinema release in May.
‘Argylle’ takes spy twists for a spin
‘Argylle’ takes spy twists for a spin
In a time when social media sees countless trailers and behind-the-scenes featurettes released about films before they hit cinema screens, sometimes it feels like the days of films being able to surprise us in the cinema might be over. Well hold onto your popcorn because it seems like filmmaker Matthew Vaughn (X-Men: First Class) has decided to do something about that with his latest spy thriller ‘Argylle’.