In news that caused equal amounts of consternation, fear and cautious delight among the Dartharati, Mickey Mouse announced yesterday that he would be entering into an arranged marriage with Princess Leia, and even producing new offspring come 2015. Or something to that effect. In a rather more prosaic take Continue Reading
Movies
Quick peek! “A Good Day to Die Hard” trailer 2
John McClane is back people in A Good Day to Die Hard, and he’s just as adept at saving the day – and in this case his son, John McClane Jr (played by Jai Courtney) – as he ever was. Ever since the original Die Hard came out in Continue Reading
Quick peek! “Iron Man 3”
I will be honest. While I thoroughly enjoyed The Avengers, Thor and the previous two Iron Man films, I am not the sort of guy who avidly looks forward to superhero movies. Yes, positively shocking I know. Having said that, the next instalment, due in April 2013, and starring Continue Reading
Movie review: “Argo”
Argo is one of those finely crafted movies that reassure you that great films with wit and substance in abundance are still being made (no matter what the latest Transformers movie may suggest). Directed by rising directorial talent Ben Affleck (Gone Baby Gone, The Town), who also stars in Continue Reading
Movie review: “The Words”
The Words is a visually and thematically rich exploration of the power of choices to powerfully alter the trajectory of our lives. The way we respond to many of these choices results in nothing more damaging than choosing bacon and eggs over pancakes for an occasional indulgent weekend brunch Continue Reading
Movie review: “Safety Not Guaranteed”
Safety Not Guaranteed may not win the title of the most poetic, evocative movie title in the history of cinema, but I doubt the producers, who also gave the world the similarly titled Little Miss Sunshine and Ruby Sparks, much care. Their intent, as it was with the previous two movies Continue Reading
Movie review: “Ruby Sparks”
Ruby Sparks, a clever indie-style romantic comedy from writer and actress Zoe Kazan, looks and feels much like the events that you imagine would take place once the luminous shine of “… and they lived happily ever off” has worn off in a fairytale. Not that the world that Continue Reading
Adele is happy to let the “Skyfall” on her
I am a reent convert to the Bond franchise it has to be said, and much of my new found enthusiasm for Bond, James Bond, has much to do with the actor now playing him, Daniel Craig. Lest you think it is a physical attraction only, I will acknowledge Continue Reading
Seth McFarlane (“Family Guy”, “TED”) to host 2013 Academy Awards
Staid image begone! I can’t be completely certain that’s what the Oscars guardians said to each other as they plotted and planned next year’s 85th Academy Awards but that is surely the message being sent by the appointment of Seth MacFarlane to host the Awards ceremony. McFarlane who is the creator Continue Reading
Movie review: “Looper”
Looper is an audacious movie. It’s not only a futuristic noir thriller, replete with seedy dissolute gang bosses, a decadent criminal culture, and junkie hit men “living the good life” but it is also jammed to the philosophical gills with all manner of deep, probing existential questions about fate, Continue Reading