So I took my seat in what was only my second IMAX® screening of all time and funnily enough the last movie I saw in IMAX was The Force Awakens and now I was back once again watching Star Wars: A Rogue One Story. I’m no technical wizard and I haven’t looked into what cameras…
The film i’ve been looking forward to all year, hoping and praying that The Force Awakens can be quickly forgotten, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is finally here. Directed by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) the story takes place before that of the first Star Wars movie made way back in 1977. The empire is…
Earlier this week I had the pleasure to attend the first ever UK screening of Split. The latest film from Director M Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable). Known as the king of twists M. Night didn’t disappoint with this one, James McAvoy puts in without a doubt one of the most complex, compelling and…
Two hard-partying brothers place an online ad to find the perfect dates for their sister’s Hawaiian wedding. Hoping for a wild getaway, the boys instead find themselves out-hustled by an uncontrollable duo. Throughout the movie the literal ‘bro’ mance that takes place consists of a whole load of words that flew over our head the…
Sing focuses on the character of Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) a koala who grew up with a passion for theatre and dreamed of one day putting on his own hit show. After years of trying and failing, Buster is slowly losing customers, losing interest and losing his theatre. One last gasp attempt of salvation has…
We dive into all things Screen Unseen courtesy of Odeon right here on Back to the Movies! Before I got the email, I had never even heard of Odeon’s Screen Unseen before. I knew about their Limitless offerings not to mention the wonderful Gallery experience and all other Odeon treats and perks but how on…
A tightly wound psychological thriller that projects a dark, creepy atmosphere that reflects our protagonists mind-set. Set in present-day Hollywood, this film examines the fine line between nurturing a dream and fueling an obsession—and what happens when you cross it. After years of futile struggle on L.A.’s grueling audition circuit, would-be actress Priscilla Anders is…
She Has a Name is based on real events from 2008 when on the Thai border an abandoned storage container with 121 trafficked victims were found, 54 of them dead. Starring Eugenia Yuan (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Sword of Destiny, Memoirs of A Geisha), Will Yun Lee (The Wolverine, Hawaii Five-O, New York’s Teresa Ting (Orange is the New…
To celebrate the Home Entertainment release of the electrifying thriller Nerve, we’ve put together a spoiler-free feature on the best Nerve dares. Nerve is the new thriller from Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the acclaimed creators of smash-hit documentary Catfish, and stars Hollywood’s hottest young actors, Emma Roberts and Dave Franco. Purchase Nerve on DVD…
Nerve starring Dave Franco and Emma Roberts revolves around a video game where people have the choice to be either watchers or players. Watchers get the joy of seeing the players do wild and ludicrous tasks to gain fans and money, at the same time the watchers also vote on what tasks the players should perform….
Watching and immersing yourself in a good film is one of life’s many pleasures. Favourite films can be enjoyed time and time again but sometimes you are still left feeling like you need more. If you love movies and are itching for a way to learn more about them, one way is to go on…
I have to confess, it has been so many years until I last went to the theatre. The first show that I ever saw was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Manchester Palace Theatre. It’s a far distant memory as I only recall one thing that happened during the entire show; I think there was…
From the startling and engrossing opening Steadicam shot all the way until the absolutely perfect final image, writer/director Barry Jenkins rafts a narrative, from an original story by Tarell Alvin McCraney, which feels personal, honest, tragic, and uniquely uplifting. This film has been rapturously received by critics, and rightfully so, as it’s an important piece…
Elstree 1976 tracks down some minor actors who appeared in the original ‘Star Wars’ movie, from Darth Vader to tiny background roles, filling in their life stories both before and after their close encounter with George Lucas and his multi-billion-dollar blockbuster franchise. This unique and affectionate documentary will be available in the UK & Ireland to rent and buy on Colony. …
The final line of dialogue in Swiss Army Man sums up the entire viewing experience: “What the f**k?” This is one of the most visually inventive and thematically odd films I’ve seen in years, and despite the concluding 15 minutes not truly working for me, the previous 75 minutes are pure stony bliss. I’ve also…
Note: The cut I watched was a pre premiere work in progress cut “press preview” The Girls Were Doing Nothing is a study of our difficulty to accept the conflicting nature of love and the human soul – our basic needs for stability, comfort and routine which clash with equality strong desires for novelty, variety…
