A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Q&A

A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. In October 2019 Marielle Heller attended London Film Festival to premiere her new film A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood. I was lucky enough to attend the screening and following Q&A with Heller, which you can check out below. (Contains mild spoilers. Comments have been mildly edited… Continue reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood Q&A

My Golden Globe Hopes

These are neither the real winners of the 2020 Golden Globes, nor who I think will win, but instead who I would choose to win if I was in charge (as I'm clearly right in all opinions).My winners are in bold. Any shows or films I have not had the chance to see are crossed… Continue reading My Golden Globe Hopes

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Review

20th Century Fox I finally got to see Dark Phoenix tonight, and my first thoughts? It's really not that bad. The way people have been reacting, I expected a Batman V Superman level mess. Dark Phoenix has a lot of flaws, but equally a lot going for it. There's been a lot of talk about… Continue reading ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ Review

‘Thunder Road’ is an honest and raw portrayal of grief

A version of this review was originally posted on FanFest News in June 2019. Thunder Road was a lot. Advertised as a comedy, I can honestly say I didn’t find it funny, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy it. The film follows police officer Jim Arnaud, played by Jim Cummings who also wrote and… Continue reading ‘Thunder Road’ is an honest and raw portrayal of grief

‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’: London Fan Event

A version of this article was originally published on FanFestNews in May 2019. On Wednesday 22nd May, members of the Dark Phoenix cast, Jessica Chastain, Michael Fassbender, James McEvoy and Sophie Turner, along with director Simon Kinberg, gathered in London's Picturehouse Central for a Q&A and discussion about the upcoming film. [Contains mild spoilers] Why… Continue reading ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’: London Fan Event

Rainbow Rowell’s ‘Eleanor & Park’ to get film adaptation

A version of this article was originally published on FanFestNews in May 2019. YA fiction fans across the globe are celebrating, as Rainbow Rowell’s acclaimed novel Eleanor & Park is finally being adapted for the big screen. The author broke the news herself yesterday via twitter. Picturestart along with Plan B will be producing the… Continue reading Rainbow Rowell’s ‘Eleanor & Park’ to get film adaptation

Get ready to fall in love with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ on HBO NOW

A version of this article originally appeared on FanFestNews in April 2019. Wedding season is truly upon us ladies and gents, so what better way to celebrate then curling up with one of last year's biggest hits, Crazy Rich Asians.   The all-Asian cast, box office smash - based on the book series - that… Continue reading Get ready to fall in love with ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ on HBO NOW

Marvel adds Danai Gurira to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ poster

A version of this article originally appeared on FanFestNews in March 2019. It's been a busy day over at Marvel HQ. Rumours that Captain Marvel is about to hit $1 billion are rife, and they just happened to drop a new Avengers: Endgame trailer, which maybe broke the internet a little bit. But amongst the… Continue reading Marvel adds Danai Gurira to ‘Avengers: Endgame’ poster

Whatever it takes. New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer give us a first look at new costumes and new team-ups.

A version of this article originally appeared on FanFestNews in March 2019. Flying high off of the release of Captain Marvel this weekend, the Marvel Studio gods have just blessed us with a new Avengers: Endgame trailer, and be prepared to feel some feelings. There is so much to unpack in what is a stunning… Continue reading Whatever it takes. New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer give us a first look at new costumes and new team-ups.