On Wednesday, 21st February 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review Dune 2, the second installment of a three-part adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert. It continues the story of its predecessor and follows Paul Atreides as he joins forces with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to fight against House Harkonnen.
With a…
London Mums‘ book of the week is Oscar the Dragon by Desmond McMullen. A captivating tale filled with messages for self-doubting youngsters.
Oscar the Dragon bursts with messages of friendship and that help is always at hand, and shares a youngster’s journey from feeling lonely and not fitting in anywhere, to becoming a confident and self-aware young dragon ready for anything.
With the…
When my 78-year-old mother asked me to accompany her to Sicily to visit her 100-year-old aunt, I was apprehensive about the idea of a family reunion, dealing with the logistics of travelling with her dog, and managing my 17-year-old son’s expectations. He would have preferred to spend the rest of the summer with his friends rather than travelling with his mum and grandmother. Despite the…
Organising a hen night that strikes the perfect balance between elegance and excitement requires thoughtful planning and a touch of creativity. The aim is to create an event that reflects the bride-to-be’s personality and preferences while ensuring the evening stands out as a memorable celebration for all attendees. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to planning a sophisticated hen…
Though-provoking story, touching performances and emotional ‘after-taste’. Memory is a poignant and profoundly moving independent film that showcases emotional themes such as trauma and dementia with remarkable depth and sensitivity.
Memory will hit UK and Irish cinemas on the 23rd of February 2024.
The story
Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) is a social worker who leads a simple and structured…
Planning a wedding is all about creating a day that truly reflects you and your partner’s personalities. It’s a chance to make your celebration stand out, ensuring that every aspect of the day is memorable and unique. Gone are the days of following a set formula for weddings; today, it’s all about personalisation and creativity. From the choice of venue to the smallest of details, each…
“Bob Marley: One Love” celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations with his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, we get to explore Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity as well as the journey behind his revolutionary music. A movie about love, perfect for Valentine’s date night as it releases in theatres on 14 February 2024. February…
On Sunday 28th January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to the screening of the new animation Migration.
The animation movie Migration was interesting to watch. Its characters that presented characteristics of people around the world showed us the simplistic and feelings animals have.
The trailer
The verdict
Their journey to…
On Wednesday 24th of January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review the movie The Color Purple.
The Color Purple is a musical take on an adaptation of a classic novel based in the Southern USA in the early 20th century.
The story
The Color Purple is the story of an extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond. This bold new take on the…
Young readers can now embark on a thrilling educational odyssey with Dave Caswell’s latest children’s book, “Martha Crumble and the Dendro Doorway.” Within the enchanting narrative, Caswell weaves together a tapestry of valuable life lessons, inviting both children and caregivers to join Martha Crumble on an adventure into the magical world of Dendro. This classroom ‘must-have’…