There have been many haunted doll movies made over the years, Annabelle being the most recent until now. Robert the Doll a tale about the real life doll that inspired the Childs Play franchise, it’s just a shame the story is as wooden as the doll itself. Robert tells us the story of the Otto…
Forget terrible Rotten Tomatoes scores and damning editorial pieces, nothing is quite as worrying as going to see a movie and having the cinema staff beg you not to buy a ticket. When “hello mate, one for Fantastic Four” is met with a desperate plea of “please sir, I cannot in good faith recommend that…
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. Adapted from the 2008 novel…
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…
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: 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…
The long wait for Outlander fans is almost over as Series 1 premiere date is set for 26th March exclusively on the UK’s largest movie and TV streaming service, Prime Instant Video.Amazon Prime Instant Video Celebrates One Year Anniversary By Bringing US Smash Outlander Home The smash-hit US show filmed in Scotland – will be…
Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife (cert. 15) is released in UK iTunes on Monday 23rd March and is available on DVD 13th April 2015, courtesy of Solo Media and Matchbox Films. We don’t think we’ve ever seen a black comedy quite like Let’s Kill Ward’s Wife. What were your initial reactions when you read the script? Patrick…
So it’s that time of year again, MCM Comic Con at Birmingham’s NEC arena. The hordes of Film, Comic and Video Game fans from across the UK and afar all in attendance to celebrate their love of all things nerdy. Last years con was a great experience for me as one day I went in…
Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s much anticipated Hollywood venture, Broken Horses, is all set to release on 10th April 2015. The legendary film-maker, who has always set a new benchmark for the Indian film fraternity and has made some of the most memorable movies that India has cherished like the Munnabhai series, 3 Idiots, Mission Kashmir, Parinda,…
The Wedding Ringer Directed by Jeremy Garelick, and written by Garelick and Jay Lavender the team behind the 2006 comedy The Break-Up starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston. The story revolves around Doug (Josh Gad) so hopelessly caught up in his busy work schedule that he doesn’t have any friends to be his best man…
MAPS TO THE STARS IS AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD ON 2ND FEBRUARY, COURTESY OF ENTERTAINMENT ONE He’s been a Hollywood star since his teens, when he starred in Class, Sixteen Candles and The Sure Thing, but thankfully John Cusack was never like the characters in David Cronenberg’s Maps To The Stars. A brutal satire…
LIAM NEESON INTERVIEW FOR A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES IS AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY AND DVD ON 19TH JANUARY 2015, COURTESY OF ENTERTAINMENT ONE Irish born actor, Liam Neeson, is the unlikely action hero. Yet, film after film, he keeps coming up with new takes on the genre that are better than one before. Enter director…
Whilst the site is a one-man band for 99% of the year everyone needs a little help sometimes. A post here and there, an incredible interview now and again and even some theatre reviews for good measure. Take a look at some people below who I’d like to thank for helping me along this journey….
Hi there! My name is Sean Evans and I’m the founder of the independent film news, review and entertainment website Back To The Movies that you’re reading this very second. I’m a college-skipping Stokie who gets so passionately worked up about various topics that spelling, grammar and the English language go right out of the…
