Film Review – Animal Kingdom: Let’s Go Ape

Oct 23 2015

Ever noticed that some films are only released through one cinema chain?  It’s not uncommon for smaller, independent films but when a big group is involved, it’s more unusual – and often a bad sign.  Released in time for half term, Animal Kingdom: Let’s Go Ape is only being screened in Vue cinemas.  A bad omen?  London Mums’ film critic, Freda Cooper, finds out.

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‘Star Wars’ is back

Oct 23 2015

The news of the forthocoming release of Disney / Lucasfilm Ltd. latest Star Wars  instalment has sent the fans across the galaxy into a frenzy to get lots of merchandising ahead of the movie release on 17 December, 2015.  The excitement  is really building up for all sorts of Star Wars: The Force Awakens products. Before showcasing London Mums’ favourite ones, have a taster of the trailer that has already been seen by millions of people across the globe, the poster, the quirky Star Wars London installations and a lot more.

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Film Review: The Lady In The Van

Oct 21 2015

Alan Bennett’s career is remarkable.  An academic who was an overnight success after appearing in Beyond The Fringe, he became a playwright, screenwriter, author and actor.  And a national treasure.  His plays, The History Boys and The Madness of George III, both made it to the big screen, and now comes the third, The Lady In The Van.   London Mums’ film critic Freda Cooper had an early viewing at the London Film Festival, before it goes on general release next month.

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