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Exclusive behind the scenes clip on casting Andy Garcia for the Book Club movie

Take a look at this great exclusive clip on casting Andy Garcia for the Book Club movie. I have always had a crush on Andy Garcia since his role in When a man loves a woman. He is always so charme and elegant. This Summer I had the chance to interview him at the press conference for Mamma Mia! Here we go again. The full interview will soon be published in the Winter magazine (issue 25). Meantime…
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Future Films heads up: The Upside starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman

I am thrilled to share the first trailer and poster for The Upside starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman. With heavy weights Hollywood stars like these, The Upside is set to be a success. Kids’ favourite man Kevin Hart is back with his sensitivity and good humour. The trailer looks great. Hopefully the comedy is as good as these first clips. The double act of Hart and Cranston…
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Film Review: Johnny English Strikes Again starring Rowan Atkinson

Johnny English Strikes Again, the third instalment of the comedy series starring Rowan Atkinson, hits UK cinemas on 12th October 2018 and London Mums managed to get a preview screening for children to review it first hand. Read our first reactions here.  The story  Rowan Atkinson returns as the much loved accidental secret agent.  The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the…
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Film Review: The Little Stranger

The Little Stranger is a hugely anticipated adaptation of Sarah Waters’ acclaimed novel of the same name. Incredible performances, beautiful scenery and creepy sound effects create an atmospheric, chilling and captivating film that will stay with you long after the credits.    The story The little stranger tells the story of Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, who has built a life of quiet…
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Blu-Ray review: Witness for the prosecution by Billy Wilder

Based on the hit play by Agatha Christie, Billy Wilder’s Witness for the Prosecution was nominated for six Academy Awards and was reportedly praised by Christie herself as the best adaptation of her work she had seen. Billy Wilder’s engrossingly theatrical courtroom drama stars three Hollywood icons: Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich & Charles Laughton. If you have never seen it, now it’s your…
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Film review: Book Club starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen

Book Club offers the unique opportunity to watch four terrific actresses with equally amazing male counterparts on screen together having fun in their senior years.  The story Starring legendary actresses Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen, BOOK CLUB follows four lifelong friends whose lives are turned upside down to hilarious ends when their book club attempts to…
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Film Review: Donkeyote

Donkeyote is an award-winning documentary about the frail Manolo from Southern Spain who loves animals and nature walks with his donkey. A movie for a rainy Sunday afternoon this Autumn.  The story  Manolo has a simple life in Southern Spain and two loves: his animals and wandering through nature. Against the advice of his doctor, he decides to plan one last walk in the US, the brutal 2200 mile…
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Film Review: An Actor prepares

An Actor Prepares, a new comedic father and son cross-country road trip, is a movie to watch if you are a fan of Jeremy Irons. It’s out now.  The story  An Actor Prepares is a father/son road trip movie that matches two strong characters (and actors) head-to-head in the ultimate comedic face off. In the film, Atticus Smith (Jeremy Irons) is a highly celebrated actor, whose spectacular…
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Travel with Kids: Tips for Travelling with Baby

Over the years I have travelled a lot with my children all over the world and I am finally sharing my very own tips for travelling with baby.  Taken with a KODAK Digital Still Camera   1. Select destination and accommodation Apartments and villas are more practical with little ones. You can warm bottles when you want and have more space than a hotel room. With the added bonus of a garden and…
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Books

Book of the week: P is for Paris by Paul Thurlby

P is for Paris is the latest richly illustrated book by award-winning graphic artist Paul Thurlby, whom I admire for his retro looking drawings of beautiful cities in the world. This stunning book is not just for kids but deserves a place on every coffee table along with  L is for London and NY is for New York. I am an admirer of Paul Thurlby’s work and I have always kept his books in a…
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