Movies

Film review: Solo - A Star Wars Story

One of the most beloved characters from Star Wars has finally his own movie spin off. I am talking about Han Solo, smuggler, scoundrel, hero. Solo: A Star Wars Story is released in UK cinemas today. Read the verdict from our new film critic Isaac Martin and why he thinks you should watch it.  The story Harrison Ford is not part of this movie because the story explores the duo Han Solo…
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Film Review: Show Dogs

Show Dogs is a dogtastic and pawsome detective comedy with talking dogs. A great film to watch during school holidays. Show Dogs is out in UK cinemas today.    The story Max, a gruff NYPD K9 unit Rottweiler, inadvertently blows Federal Agent Frank Mosley’s cover in an operation to catch the smugglers of a baby panda known as Ling-Li.  However, Max manages to corner one of the henchmen…
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DVD Review: Early Man by Aardman starring Eddie Redmayne & Tom Hiddleston

Aardman’s Early Man DVD is finally released! It’s one of London Mums’ favourite animations so far in 2018 and we are currently giving away three movie merchandising bundles to celebrate the occasion. Early Man is available on digital download from 21 MAY 2018 and on DVD, Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD from 28 MAY 2018.  Unsurprisingly the latest Aardman’s animated movie Early Man…
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Win a DVD bundle courtesy of Signature Entertainment to celebrate the release of comedy A Random Encounter starring Meghan Markle

The Royal Wedding of Megan Markle and Prince Harry is the highlight of this Spring and Signature Entertainment are releasing a romantic comedy starring Meghan Markle called A Random Encounter (aka Random Encounters) on DVD and Digital HD (7th May 2018).  The story  A Random Encounter is a roller-coaster ride that proves finding your Prince Charming can be a right royal pain. A dual…
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Books

Picture Book of the week: The Buildings That Made London - a children's book about London landmarks

I have a passion for London, London buildings and books about London. I have now found the perfect book for my collection and for my son to explore our Capital’s wonderful architecture. The Buildings That Made London is a brand new illustrated book from Bloomsbury that explores 27 of the capital’s most interesting buildings. Written in association with The National Archives and…
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Meghan Markle’s Best Performances

The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle takes place on 19th May. The eyes of the world will be on the American bride as she becomes part of one of the world’s oldest monarchies. Prior to her regal ascent, Markle has had a long career as an actor in film and TV, and her romantic comedy A Random Encounter is released in the UK in May for the first time.  A Random Encounteris a…
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Spoiler-free Film review: Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Infinity War brings together the full Avengers squad and the Guardians of the Galaxy team. I went to see the UK multimedia screening in London and I loved it. Unsurprisingly it’s non stop action mixed with humour as the Marvel Universe becomes more and more comedic as we have also seen in the latest Thor: Ragnarok and Guardians of the Galaxy 2.  The story  An unprecedented…
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Future Films Heads Up: Patrick by Disney out on 29 June 2018

Quick alert to all London Mums and children: There’s a new dog movie called Patrick with the sweetest Pug as the main character out this Summer. I expect great things from Disney which has made some of the best animal films over the past 50 years. It is also a British movie so I love it even more. Take a look at the new trailer and poster released today.   The story Sarah Francis is a…
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Film Review: Every Day

Don’t be fooled by the power of marketing behind certain films. Sometimes the best movies are not even publicised. It is the case of romantic drama Every Day which is released in cinemas on 20th April without much fuss. I loved it and so did most people at the exclusive screening at the Ham Yard Hotel in London judging from the laughs and silences (those were even more powerful than the…
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Future Films Heads Up: Incredibles 2 out on 13 July 2018

A few years ago at a roundtable for movie Tomorrowland I sat next to Brad Bird and he told me very quietly that he was working on the Incredibles 2 movie. Well, it is nearly here. The Incredibles 2 bursts into UK cinemas on 13 July 2018. I expect great things from this movie not just because the first was brilliant but also because it is a Pixar film and Pixar has never disappointed…
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