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Turbo

A freak accident turns an everyday snail into a rip-roaring machine, which would put the most famous Formula One driver to shame. The movie opens with little Theo watching motor … Continue reading

October 14, 2013 · 1 Comment

Le Week-End

You’ve never seen such a dysfunctional pair of bananas..  but they’re ripe as anything. Meg (Lindsay Duncan) and Nick (Jim Broadbent) embark on a trip to Paris, in the hopes … Continue reading

October 13, 2013 · Leave a comment

The Fifth Estate

You go, boy. Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived happily on an abandoned pineapple farm with his mother in Australia. The boy owned a basic … Continue reading

October 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

How I Live Now

Daisy (Saoirse Ronan) is a young American girl, brimming with attitude and strong will. She is sent from New York city to the English countryside, to stay with her cousins. … Continue reading

October 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Thanks For Sharing

Just awful. Adam (Mark Ruffalo) is a recovering sex addict. He is part of a Sex Addict group who meet regularly to vent their issues (mainly sexual, would you believe) … Continue reading

October 5, 2013 · Leave a comment

Filth

This movie definitely lived up to its title.. Bruce Robertson is a detective sergeant, based in the hills of Lothian, Edinburgh. You’d think such a man with a job like … Continue reading

October 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Runner Runner

Busted Out? Or just a load of Busted Bollocks?… Richie Furst sits in his Principal’s office, staring at the floor. As the Principal rants on, Richie knows why he’s here … Continue reading

October 3, 2013 · Leave a comment

Blue Jasmine

Her life is on a downward slope. But its a bloody hilarious ride… The movie opens with wealthy socialite Jasmine sat talking to the old lady next to her, on … Continue reading

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Austenland

To describe 30-something Jane Hayes as a Jane Austen fan is more than an understatement; her one-bedroom flat is swamped in Austen-ness, from the antique china cup & saucers lining … Continue reading

September 30, 2013 · Leave a comment

Girl Most Likely

Good God. Talk about dysfunctional family! Imogene appears to be doing alright in life – good job. Own place. Good circle of friends. Gorgeous boyfriend.  That is until she is … Continue reading

September 28, 2013 · Leave a comment