So I was really looking forward to watching this series, given the positive reviews and the fact that Eva Green was in it. Of course, this series… Read more “Final Thoughts: “Penny Dreadful” Series One”
Tag: 2015
“The Revenant”: Bears, Blood, Tall Trees and Treachery
Ok, let’s dive straight in with the cinematography, courtesy of Emmanuel Lubezki; he is clearly the MVP here, as the general look of the film is undeniably gorgeous,… Read more ““The Revenant”: Bears, Blood, Tall Trees and Treachery”
Double Whammy: Star Wars VII and The Hateful Eight
Yesterday, I made the bold move of watching two films at the cinema, both very different indeed. With Star Wars, I guess that I was inclined to… Read more “Double Whammy: Star Wars VII and The Hateful Eight”
My Cinema Journeys: 2011-2015
OK, well I like lists and I LOVE film lists. So obviously, I keep track of every film that I’ve seen in the cinema, since 2011 onwards.… Read more “My Cinema Journeys: 2011-2015”
“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” review: On Fire? Not Quite
On the positive side, there are some excellent performances, especially from Jennifer Lawrence and Donald Sutherland as well as a number very exciting set pieces. I also… Read more ““The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” review: On Fire? Not Quite”
“The Returned” Series 2 review: Diminishing Returns
Ok, let me start by saying that I loved the first series of “The Returned”; when it was on, it was definitely my TV highlight of the… Read more ““The Returned” Series 2 review: Diminishing Returns”
“Ted 2” review: “#herewegoagain”
After “A Million Ways to Die in the West”, this is a very refreshing return to form for Seth MacFarlane and in my opinion, certain critics have… Read more ““Ted 2” review: “#herewegoagain””
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” review: “No Strings Attached”
For me, one of the biggest pros of this film is the introduction of Paul Bettany as Vision; it’s nice to see him finally getting some face… Read more ““Avengers: Age of Ultron” review: “No Strings Attached””
“It Follows” review: “The Sex/Death Factor”
I don’t usually go to the cinema to see horror films, but since “The Babadook” was a personal highlight of my previous film year, I thought it… Read more ““It Follows” review: “The Sex/Death Factor””
Plain, Simple Tom Reviews 