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Marilyn Monroe: Still lifting skirts and spirits - or just stirring debate?

It was a scene of pure, urban poetry. As a sudden downpour lashed a public square, dozens of pedestrians made a dash for the nearest shelter: the billowing, stainless-steel skirt of a giant Marilyn Monroe.For a few minutes, the iconography was turned on its head. The very same skirt that once caused a cinematic frisson in The Seven Year Itch was now serving as a communal umbrella. Laughter…
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Film review: Disney’s Tron: Ares starring Jared Leto

Last night London Mums’ contributor Rosalba Costantini attended a special screening of Tron: Ares, Disney’s long-awaited return to the digital universe it first created over 40 years ago. This is what she thought of the latest sci-fi flick. “As someone who grew up fascinated by the idea of humans entering computer worlds, I couldn’t wait to see how this new chapter would bring the story…
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Film review: Gaby’s Dollhouse The Movie starring Kristen Wiig

On Sunday 5th October London Mums Magazine was invited to a very special screening of Gaby’s Dollhouse The Movie at The Vue Cinema, Leicester Square. We arrived in the morning to find many excited little faces waiting to meet Gaby herself, and it was done beautifully. A quick photo, then up the stairs to a room full of activities and snacks! We did a little crafting, got a colourful hair braid…
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Film Review: One Battle After Another starring Leonardo Di Caprio & Sean Penn

On Wednesday 17th September 2025, London Mums Magazine was invited to a special screening of One Battle After Another, the latest film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, starring none other than Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn. With two of the greatest acting powerhouses of their generation sharing the screen, expectations were naturally high – and this film certainly gave us plenty to talk…
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Film Review: The Conjuring - Last Rites – A Thrilling Supernatural Horror by Michael Chaves

London Mums Magazine was invited to review the latest supernatural horror film The Conjuring directed by Michael Chaves, to be released on 5th September, 2025. I’ll admit from the start – I’m not usually a fan of modern horror movies. Too often they rely on gore and shock factor, which isn’t really my cup of tea. That said, I grew up loving classics like Nightmare on Elm Street and…
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Film Review: The Smurfs (2025) – A blue comeback for the whole family

London Mums Magazine was invited to review the much-anticipated Smurfs (2025) reboot – and what better way to test a family film than by taking a real family along? Eight of us went, spanning children, teenagers, and adults, ensuring every perspective was covered. Out on 18 July 2025. The new story centres on a dramatic twist: Papa Smurf has been mysteriously kidnapped by the dastardly Gargamel…
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Film review: Superman (2025) - A powerful reboot with subtext, soul and a scene-stealing Superdog

James Gunn’sSupermankickstarts DC’s cinematic universe with a fresh, emotionally intelligent take on the Man of Steel. Vibrant, textured and at times deeply moving, this is no origin story — we’re plunged straight into a world where Clark Kent (David Corenswet) is already Superman, and the stakes are both global and intensely personal. From the very first moments, Corenswet’s…
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Film Review: F1 starring Brad Pitt

London Mums Magazine was invited to review the new F1 Movie starring Brad Pitt as the main lead. We sent two young F1 enthusiasts to review the movie. This film shows the journey of retired F1 driver Sonny Hayes returning to the sport after 30 years of retirement. He shows a strong desire to continue to race, not for money or fame, but so that he feels alive. The movie is for big F1 fans &#8211…
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Film review: Elio (Disney/Pixar, 2025)

Pixar has a long tradition of delivering heartfelt, visually stunning animated stories, and Elio, their latest offering directed by Adrian Molina (co-director of Coco), continues this legacy with a vibrant space adventure full of emotion, humour and cosmic imagination. At the heart of the story is 11-year-old Elio Solis, an introverted and wildly imaginative boy who unexpectedly becomes the…
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Film review: How To Train Your Dragon (live-action) starring Gerard Butler

London Mums Magazine was delighted to be invited to the preview of the latest release of How to Train Your Dragon at the BFI IMAX in central London. Guests were warmly welcomed by a lively Viking-themed reception featuring axe throwing, face painting, a tattoo artist, and an abundance of delicious treats. The new How To Train Your Dragon movie soars onto the big screen with a fresh…
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