Cinema: La La Land (2016) Cards on the table, I’ve been excited to watch La La Land ever since I heard a passing mention of it some months ago. The duo of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling starring in a musical for the 21st century was the idea of perfection for me. I’ve always had […]
Myself and Chris chat about what kept us entertained at the tail end of 2016. Also make sure to listen until the very end of this episode for a clip from The Bad Cop Bad Cop podcast, which explains my introduction of Chris. Make sure to subscribe to BCBC on iTunes, bookmark their website, like […]
DVD: Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) Los Angeles gang members seek retribution upon the L.A. police force following an ambush in which the police shot dead a host of ne’er-do-well’s (they were the lesser known gang who never got the recognition of the Crips and the Bloods). Targeting an almost abandoned police station occupied by […]
While the majority of the planet spent New Years Eve partying, Tina had to endure watching A Letter from Death Row and then chat about it. Thankfully I supplied some drink, so this show is sponsored by Tanqueray Gin. You’ll also hear us chat about (and taste) some Swedish sweeties kindly sent to us by […]
In no particular order, here are my top 10 movies of what I watched in 2016. John Wick (2014) ‘Oh, is this Keanu’s comeback’ enquired my Son upon me rewatching John Wick a few days ago. Has Keanu ever really been away? I don’t think so, Google his film output and you’ll see he’s worked solidly […]
Blu-ray: The Driller Killer (1979) Infamous for playing a leading role in the UK ‘Video Nasty’ furore led by the NVLA in the early 1980’s, The Driller Killer returns to our screens in a new uncut 4k restoration, thanks to the awesome people at Arrow Films. Director Abel Ferrara plays the aforementioned ‘Driller Killer’, Reno Miller; a […]
Streaming: Black Mirror – Series 3 (2016) Charlie Brooker gets his show a serious upgrade from Channel 4 to Netflix, drawing comparisons to classic sci-fi shows such as the Twilight Zone. Steve Woolley has a look into the Black Mirror. Charlie ‘giggles’ Brooker, the lovable misanthrope from the TV Wipe series which views the world […]
Since our previous entertainment show, Chris is now a Dad for the 2nd time…just don’t tell his wife! Seriously though, please join us in sending love and best wishes to him and his family on the birth of their daughter; Sophie. In a bumper pre-Christmas show, myself, Chris and Tina chat about what has kept us […]
Blu-ray: To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) Secret Service agent Richard Chance (William Peterson) vows revenge on the murderer of his partner. Little does he know that his vengeance will lead to him crossing paths with master counterfeiter Eric Masters (Willem Dafoe) in a twisting tale in which nobody can be trusted. Director William Friedkin constructs a narrative that […]
Blu-ray: 10 Rillington Place (1971) To a generation of moviegoers, Richard Attenborough will always be Professor John Hammond; creator of Jurassic Park. Some may not even be aware of his award winning career as a Director, or the fantastic body of work he left behind as an actor. It is his softly spoken and chilling […]
