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Film copycats: The Hunger Games vs Battle Royale
In light of the huge popularity of the Hunger Games franchise, Natasha Raymond looks at a Japanese cult classic.
Review: Philomena ★★★★★
Ellie Wermter finds Stephen Frears’s new effort to be a moving, funny and very human film based on an amazing true story.
Archive: Magnolia (1999) is Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnum Opus
Magnolia allows its viewers get absorbed for several hours by some of the best acting, cinematography and writing from cinema’s recent history, says Daniel Flynn.
BluChristmas #63: The Breakfast Club (1985)
Featuring members of the infamous ‘Brat Pack’ this film perfectly sums up High School. Set…
BluChristmas #62: The Great Gatsby (2013)
‘Tis the season to be jolly or/and get overly-attached to the endearing character of Gatsby.
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: Curtain ★★★★☆
After 25 years, it’s time to bid the famous Belgian detective a sad and at times soul-searching farewell, writes Barnaby Walter.
First look review: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ★★★★☆
Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence returns for this excellent sequel which builds on the high standard set by last year’s series opener, says Barnaby Walter
Review: Gravity ★★★★★
This isn’t just one of the biggest films of the year, it’s a mind-blowing masterpiece, writes Ben Robins.
Review: Agatha Christie’s Poirot: The Labours of Hercules ★★★★☆
As we head towards the end, Poirot’s penultimate case is a dark and involving affair
Archive: Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors, is the unauthorized film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic, Dracula.…
BluChristmas #53: Die Hard (1988)
How can any Christmas be complete without a stocking full of the finest in festive…
Trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug released
A new, full length trailer has been released for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
BluChristmas #52: Delicatessen (1991)
Set in a post-apocalyptical France, Delicatessen (1991) is Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Michel Caro’s very personal…
BluChristmas #49: The White Queen (2013)
The White Queen is a must for your Christmas Blu-ray list!