The Cinematique’s 30 Films to watch in 2019
With 2018 almost over, it is time to look ahead to my 30 most anticipated films of next year….. As expected, Disney are very dominant with at least ten films making the 2019 lineup including…
Film and TV Reviews
Bohemian Rhapsody review – Sod the critics, Queen biopic IS a kind of magic
Before I delve into my review, I want to start by voicing my disdain about the harsh feedback given to this film. Yes, yes, each to their own and all that jazz. But with a…
The Cinematique’s final 2018 Oscar predictions
Sunday night / Monday morning sees Oscar celebrate its 90th birthday as the latest Academy Awards ceremony take place in Los Angeles. Will the Shape of Water swim its way to victory? Does Dunkirk have…
The Cinematique’s final 2017 Oscar predictions
This Sunday, Hollywood’s biggest stars will be attending the 89th Annual Academy Awards in what promises to be another fun-filled occasion. Will La La Land ‘land’ itself an Oscar sweep? Can Denzel make it a…
Captain America: Civil War – ★★★★ (1/2)
SYNOPSIS: When innocent deaths occur during a mission, the Avengers find themselves in trouble with the government who decide to propose an anti-hero registration act. While Tony Stark / Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) is…
The Cinematique’s best Game of Thrones moments *Top 15 edition*
Arise lords and lasses. Most of you know by now that I have become a huge fan of HBO’s epic fantasy series Game of Thrones. On two occasions, I have listed my favourite moments which…
Grimsby – ★★★★
SYNOPSIS: Highly skilled M16 spy Sebastian (Mark Strong) is tasked with preventing an assassination attempt from taking place in London. But his mission is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of his long-lost brother Nobby (Sacha…
The Cinematique’s final 2016 Oscar predictions
This Sunday sees Hollywood come together for the 88th Annual Academy Awards with plenty of questions to be answered. Can Leo finally end his Oscar voodoo? Will his Titanic co-star Kate Winslet be joining him…
Concussion – ★★★ (1/2)
SYNOPSIS: When former Pittsburgh Steelers player Mike Webster (David Morse) commits suicide in 2002, Nigerian-born neurologist Dr. Bennet Omalu (Will Smith) is tasked with diagnosing the reasons behind his death. He discovers that Webster had…
Trumbo – ★★★★
SYNOPSIS: In the late 1940s, renowned Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) and his creative friends are harshly blacklisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee which is spearheaded by actor John Wayne and ruthless gossip…