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 […]
DVD: Q Volume 1: Series 1-3 (1969 – ) I’m a child of the 60’s and my Dad is solely responsible for my sense of humour. He loved ‘being silly’ and always stated that the day you didn’t find a fart funny was the day that you’d forever lost a little piece of your childhood. […]
DVD: ToryBoy the Movie (2010) With the current political climate (Brexit, an American President-elect who apparently likes grabbing felines) dominating media headlines and the general public’s social media timelines, now is the perfect time to watch the 2010 documentary ToryBoy the Movie. Directed by and starring twice BAFTA nominated filmmaker John Walsh (make sure to […]
Television: Gomorrah (2014 -) In May 2017 the long wait will be finally over as Sky Atlantic finally fills the void for those of us who have been long-starved of tales of betrayal, treachery and the violent struggle of a family to gain power over its kingdom. But if you think that this is a […]
Myself and Tina return with one of our infrequent S.O.S. shows. In this episode we chat about Land of the Free (1998) starring Jeff Speakman and William Shatner. Will this finally be a S.O.S. movie that Tina accepts is good!?
