Despite all the technical wizardry, Disney’s carbon copy of their own 1994 animated film fails to fly. The Lion King (2019) undeniably pushes the boundaries of modern animation, providing a stunning and new visual experience. Unfortunately however, no amount of technical prowess can save the film from a feeling of blandness. The emotion and energy …
Hocus Pocus debuted in British cinemas on Friday 29th October 1993. A week in which Meat Loaf reigned supreme at number one in the UK singles chart. And Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park continued to dominate UK cinema screens 16 weeks after its initial release. While a new boyband named ‘Take That’ stormed through the music …
For 80 years The Wizard of Oz has captivated audiences with it technicolour beauty, its light shining across countless generations. While its music and performances have entered the realms of cinematic legend. But what makes this 1939 picture a timeless classic of cinema? Is it the cutting edge use of new effects? The beautifully written …
On December 21st 1979 Disneys family science fiction gamble The Black Hole premiered at Odeon Leicester Square, London. Released the same month as the hotly anticipated Star Trek – The Motion Picture, The Black Hole was a huge risk for Disney’s live action studio, being its first foray into big budget science fiction territory. The …
Based on the books by Terry Deary, Horrible Histories first hit TV screens in 2009, mixing historical fact and fiction with humour, battles, songs and bodily functions. Its mix of learning and fun proving to be a huge success for Children’s BBC, appealing to adults, children and teenagers alike. After 8 seasons of the show …
Back in 1992 Disney brought us the animated musical film Aladdin, the middle of a trilogy of highly successful films that became instant Disney classics. Although never as strong as the two giants sitting either side of it (Beauty and Beast 1991 and The Lion King 1994). What made Aladdin a classic was primarily the …
This is a film of hope over adversity that is warm, endearing and challenging. It’s sense of place, time and culture are beautifully constructed and delivered. A remarkable true story that is brought to the big screen with care and love. Click for more
It has been 8 years since Joe Cornish released Attack the Block and his return to our cinema screens was more than worth the wait. The Kid Who Would Be King is intelligent, witty and engaging. A fantasy adventure for our time, in a world where many young people feel let down by generations who …