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To celebrate Father’s Day we take a look at some of the Top 5 dad roles in movies currently out now on Amazon Prime! Taken Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson), a former government operative, is trying to reconnect with his daughter, Kim (Maggie Grace). Then his worst fears become real when sex slavers abduct Kim and…
In Mr. Holmes, Sir Ian McKellen gives a stunning portrait of an ageing Sherlock, dealing with the on-set of dementia and senility which is robbing the once Great Detective of his once great mind. This adaptation of Mitch Cullin’s novel ‘A Slight Trick of the Mind’ gives us an image of the ‘real’ Sherlock, now…
If you’re looking for a film to stream this weekend, look no further than Back To The Movies’ new weekly feature. Every Thursday we’ll be serving up hot tips on the best that Netflix has to offer, from forgotten gems and timeless classics through to modern masterpieces and essential documentaries. We’re kicking off this column…
Much of what’s been written surrounding this big screen adaptation of the popular television show has, quite understandably, centred on the heavily sexist leanings of its portrayal of Hollywood life. Anyone familiar with the series during its original run will be aware of these criticisms, though whether or not its more committed viewership have any…
The one saving grace I can really identify in Survivor, is that it was all mercifully over before I even realised thanks to its bite-sized 96 minute running time. The film follows Milla Jovovich’s ‘Kate Abbot’, a hot-shot processor of visa applications (as thrilling as that sounds) at the American embassy in London. Kate must…
If you’re a fan of the Avengers and Iron Man franchises, you should perhaps consider heading over to the Ibiza Summer Villas website to check out the company’s newest property listing. For a limited time only, holidaymakers are being offered the chance to book a stay in the Iron Man Mansion, located atop the cliffs…
Acapalla groups in my eyes are the unsung heroes of music today with a talent that is seemingly overshadowed due to the lack of a physical instrument. However, Glee managed to make this prominent in the eyes of the public, bring acapala to the mainstream. Pitch Perfect surpasses Glee in my eyes, due to it…
To say geek culture has become massive in the last few years is an understatement. This is no more evident than at the MCM Expo convention, held twice a year at the Excel Centre in London. It’s the British equivalent of the world-famous San Diego Comic-Con and the crown jewel in any self-respecting UK geek’s…
American Sniper is based on the life of Chris Kyle (Cooper), a Texas-born man with a natural-born skill behind a rifle, Chris became a sniper for the US forces in Iraq after seeing the devastation of 9/11 on the TV. The film follows Chris’s journey through training, the wear and tear romance between him and…
A chronic philanderer falls victim to an extortion scheme when he is abducted by four masked strangers demanding retribution for his sins. The Badger Game is the ultimate tale of revenge with a twist as finally, we see a showcase of cinema that reveals the minds behind the masks. Throughout many Horror movies, we are…
Director: Bharat Nalluri Starring: Peter Firth, Kit Harrington, Jennifer Ehle, Elyes Gabel If you’d never been to London and had only seen it in films, you’d probably get the impression that the entire city spends its day stood by the river, looking out pensively over the Thames whilst pondering on life’s great challenges. Spooks: The…
Director: George Miller Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron In a world gone mad, humanity is “reduced to a single instinct: survive”. The long-awaited Mad Max is finally here and it is nothing short of phenomenal. From the vert start to the fantastic final moments, Mad Max: Fury Road never eases off the throttle, brutishly exploding…
Director: Chris Rock Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, J.B. Smoove, Gabrielle Union Maybe it’s the influence of co-producers Kanye West and Jay-Z but Top Five feels resolutely hip-hop, despite lacking a rapping protagonist. Chris Rock’s new film channels the vibe of New York streets and modern urban culture, creating a heartfelt comedy that entertainingly slinks…
Director: Jalmari Helander Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Onni Tommila, Ray Stevenson These days it seems like light-hearted action movies for young adults are increasingly hard to come by. Kids and teens are left with either superhero franchises or dystopian tales of Divergents in Hunger Games, and the market looks wide open for a “cheap and…
Director: Andrew Niccol Starring: Ethan Hawke, January Jones, Zoë Kravitz “Drones aren’t going anywhere. They’re going everywhere”. Set in 2010 when the rise of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was gaining momentum, these prophetic words from “Good Kill” have been proven true in the past five years. UAV attacks across the Middle East are at an…
Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jnr, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson UK Release Date: 23rd April 2015 Say what you want about superheroes dominating the modern blockbuster, but when a franchise’s newest offering can sell out 2 screens at midnight on a Wednesday, they must be doing something right. Avengers: Age…
