New adaptation of Ben-Hur to be made by MGM
Remakes are becoming a nasty habit in Hollywood at the moment and one particular masterpiece is about to be given the treatment by MGM much to my anger! Deadline confirmed that the studio have announced…
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2013 Oscar nominations: Shocks aplenty as Lincoln takes command with twelve nods
There were a number of pleasing surprises and shocking omissions for Oscar fanatics to take in as the Academy unveiled their list of nominations for 2013. Once again, the historical drama Lincoln leads the pack…
Bill Pullman reveals Independence Day sequel could shoot next year
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you our favourite cinematic president. Having had a bit of an exodus in recent years, Bill Pullman will be hoping that the possible sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster Independence Day…
James McAvoy gets amnesia in official trailer for Danny Boyle’s Trance
After dedicating the past year to making the ‘greatest show on Earth’ with the Olympics opening, Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire) has returned to film-making with his latest feature Trance which has just…
The Impossible – ★★★★ (1/2)
For every few Oscar contenders that we see, there are also a couple of hidden gems that never quite go the distance. One of those films is The Impossible, a harrowing yet inspirational production that…
Michael Bay confirms Transformers 4 will be start of new trilogy
Having made big bucks on the robotic action-series Transformers, director Michael Bay looks to be continuing his passion for the films after he issued a statement on his website saying that upcoming sequel Transformers 4…
2013 EE BAFTA nominations: Lincoln, Les Misérables and Skyfall among standout contenders
As enthusiastic film fans (including myself) await the Oscar nominations tomorrow afternoon, BAFTA have built up the anticipation by announcing their nominees for 2013. For this year’s ceremony, the British film organisation have handed the…
Life of Pi – ★★★★
Following the arrival of 2013, another promising year of cinema looks set to unfold as the first couple of months brings us some fascinating award contenders. With the Oscar nominations due to announce this week,…
2013 BAFTAs: Andrea Riseborough and Juno Temple among EE Rising Star Award contenders
Last year, BAFTA caused a furore when they nominated five male actors in the Rising Star Award category yet ignored any women. Even two of Hollywood’s most talented actresses in Jessica Chastain AND Jennifer Lawrence…
The Cinematic Critique preview of 2013
With 2012 coming to a conclusion, cinema continues to thrive with 2013 promising to be just as spectacular for audiences over the next twelve months. Once again, we have the usual blockbuster fare which is…