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Talking Pictures: Oscar Predictions

It’s a red carpet line up on this week’s Talking Pictures! Chiwetel Ejiofor is in The Big Interview hot seat to talk about his latest film, Secret In Their Eyes. And, as well as reviewing the film, London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, casts a critical eye over new releases The Forest and The Benefactor. 007 arrives on DVD in Spectre, as does Robert Redford in the more…
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Film awards: Oscar predictions

Just two weeks after the BAFTAs, it’s the culmination of the awards season – the Oscars. Past years have seen them follow the form book to the letter. Are we in for more of the same? Or could there be a surprise or two? London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, makes her predictions.   In the wee small hours of next Monday morning, the American Academy will have handed out their…
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Talking Pictures: Julianne Moore on Freeheld

An Oscar winner graces The Big Interview hot seat in the new edition of Talking Pictures. Julianne Moore (above), who won Best Actress last year for Still Alice, talks about her latest film, Freeheld. Released in cinemas and online on Friday, 19 February, it’s based on the true story about an equal rights campaign that changed American law. London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, also…
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BEAT BUGS will dance at the sound of The Beatles on Netflix

Netflix has just announced a new Kids’ Original animated series – BEAT BUGS. It looks super cute and is inspired by the music of The Beatles so is great for kids ans parents alike. I don’t about you yummy mummies out there, but I have already instilled a passion for the Beatles in my son. The Beatles should be introduced in music classes the same way classical music is. I really look…
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Film Review: Freeheld

With the BAFTA red carpet rolled up and put away for another year, it’s the time of year when some of the smaller films get their moment in the limelight. It doesn’t necessarily mean more of them in cinemas, but with many of them available online they can reach a much bigger audience. One such film is Freeheld. With an Oscar winner at the head of its cast, it’s surprisingly destined for just…
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STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII Latest News on new movie out in 2017

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released last December and the whole world and I are already looking forward to the next movie in the franchise STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII and finding out who Rey’s father is, why Luke Skywalker suddenly disappeared, whether Kylo Ren will go back to the Rebel side and more answers to questions raised in the latest episode. Disney has officially…
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Film Awards: BAFTA winners 2016

While the temperatures dropped on the BAFTA red carpet last night and the stars took refuge in their coats and capes, inside the Royal Opera House the temperature was even chillier for the film that was left out in the cold. But which one was it? London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, checks out last night’s big winners – and the loser. At the start of the ceremony…
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Films Heads Up: THE BFG by Steven Spielberg (22 July 2016)

2016 marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth and to celebrate one of the most creative authors of all times, there will be a movie release in the Summer. From the minds of two of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg – THE BFG will see a UK release on 22 July 2016.  The Big Friendly Giant  will be impersonated by Academy Award winner Mark Rylance…
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Film review: Zootropolis - Top Ten reasons to love this Disney comedy animation

Zootropolis is by far the best comedy animation of the last 10 or even 20 years. It gets full marks 10/10 from both London Mums and London Kids Club. Even the Dads from our network attending the special screening showed extremely positive reactions to this wonderful film. Zootropolis is one of those movies you want to watch over and over again to spot all the little details that you would have…
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Film Awards: BAFTA Predictions

The 2016 awards season seems to have been going on for ever, but the end is in sight. The Oscars take place at the end of the month, but first come the BAFTAs, on Sunday evening. London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, gets out her crystal ball to find out who’ll be feeling the love on Valentine’s Day – and who’ll be left out on the cold.   Best Film The most prestigious…
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