Film review: Walt before Mickey on Netflix

May 20 2016

Walt before Mickey, a new independent film released in 2015 is now available on Netflix. It’s about the early years of Walt Disney based on the book Walt Before Mickey: Disney’s Early Years, 1919–1928 by Timothy S. Susanin.

Spanning nine years, this biographical drama chronicles the early days of Walt Disney’s career – before he and his brother Roy began the humble animation studio that would subsequently evolve into a global entertainment colossus.

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Film Review: Sing Street

May 19 2016

After the recent glut of all-action blockbusters and super heroes, it’s time for a change – and Sing Street is exactly the antidote we need.  It breezes into cinemas on Friday, certificate 12A, complete with a soundtrack that’s pure nostalgia.

London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, goes back to the 80s and the land of vinyl …….

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Film Review: A Hologram For The King

May 18 2016

After his appearance on Radio Four’s Desert Island Discs, Tom Hanks is back where he belongs this week.  On the big screen.  After the gloomy shadows of Bridge Of Spies, he’s in the full glare of the sun in A Hologram For The King, released this Friday, 20th, certificate 12A.

London Mums’ resident film critic, Freda Cooper, took her sunglasses with her …..

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