THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW Heads to The Lowry
Go behind-the-scenes to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic The glitz, glamour and gore of Hollywood heads to The Lowry this weekend for an explosive half-term treat for all the family. THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW takes you behind the scenes of the UK’s favourite films to discover the science and secrets […]
Sunday Shakespeare: Hamlet on Film
Donna Kelly takes a look back at five of the most famous adaptions of Hamlet on film With Benedict Cumberbatch currently treading the boards as the Danish prince at the Barbican, the word on everyone's lips at the moment is Hamlet. William Shakespeare's tale of tragedy of murder and revenge in medieval Denmark is arguably […]
Film Review: The Theory of Everything
Oscar-worthy performance from Eddie Redmayne as Professor Stephen Hawking The age of biopic is upon us. From Mr Turner (J.M.W. Turner) and Jimi: All Is by My Side (Jimi Hendrix) to Oscar front-runners The Imitation Game (Alan Turing) and Get On Up (James Brown), the once dreary biographical formula has finally re-energized itself, capturing the hearts […]
Film Review: Hercules
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson brings mythical Greek legend to life in Hercules Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to UK cinema screens this week in Hercules, an epic action-adventure film that looks set to rival Pompeii. Based on the graphic novel, Hercules: The Thracian Wars, the film tells the story of Hercules (Dwayne Johnson), a Greek […]
Film Review: The Two Faces of January
Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst and Oscar Isaac delight in gripping tale of greed, murder and jealously Patricia Highsmith's tightly-woven thriller The Two Faces of January is on general release in UK cinemas this month, offering movie goers a refreshing break from the contemporary norm. Deep, dark and dramatic, The Two Faces of January follows the […]
Bank Holiday New Film Releases
If you’re looking for some entertainment this Bank Holiday weekend, you’ll be pleased to hear that five new films are due for release in UK cinemas this coming Friday. X-Men: Days of Future Past The eagerly awaited sequel X-Men: Days of Future Past hits UK cinemas on 23 May. Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine and is […]