Film review: Swallows and Amazons (out on 19 August 2016)

Jul 23 2016

Swallows and Amazons is a pleasant upcoming family film for this Summer to add to the list of great great movies released or due to be released soon (Finding Dory & Piper, The Secret Life of Pets ….). The enchanting film will be in cinemas from 19 August. It brings to life the classic novel by Arthur Ransome, telling the tale of the Walker children’s summer holiday in the Lake District, sailing, camping and fishing.

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Film Review: The BFG (out on 22 July 2016) & the London Dream Jar Trail

Jul 18 2016

2016 marks the 100th anniversary of Dahl’s birth and to celebrate one of the most creative authors of all times, there will be a movie release in the Summer. From the minds of two of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl and Steven Spielberg – THE BFG will see a UK release on 22 July 2016. 

The Big Friendly Giant  will be impersonated by Academy Award winner Mark Rylance and his unlikely friend Sophie  by newcomer Ruby Barnhill. Read my spoiler-free review. You only need to know it’s a wonderful film for both children and parents.

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Talking Pictures: Chris Hemsworth talks Ghostbusters!

Jul 15 2016

As the latest version of Ghostbusters blasts into cinemas, its token male, Chris Hemsworth, takes up the Talking Pictures hot seat for this week’s Big Interview and spills the beans about working on the film.  Also under review are the black comedy, Men & Chicken, and French romance set in the 70s, Summertime.

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