Life Of Pi
Release Date: 20th December 2012
Director: Ang Lee
Rating: PG
Rhythm & Hues, Fox 2000 Pictures, 20th Century Fox
‘I have a story to tell you, it happened long ago. I’m doing it like this so you know I’m alright, so don’t worry when you see me out there at sea in the past. Wouldn’t want to think that the tiger could actually eat me!’ Continue reading
Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy
Release Date: 9th July 2004
Director: Adam McKay
Rating: 15
Apatow Productions, DreamWorks Pictures
Ron Burgundy is the man. He brings the news to everyone in San Diego and he does it with charm and devilishly good looks. If we had a reporter like Ron Burgundy on the BBC, I’d be on it 24/7. It’s the hair that does it. Continue reading
Welcome To The N.H.K
Release Date: 9th January 2012 (UK)
24 Episodes
Director: Yusuke Yamamoto
Rating: 15
MVM Films, Gonzo
The N.H.K is a conspiracy out to get us all. With all the consumerism taking importance in our lives, we no longer want to go out and we start to become socially inept. The world needs shut ins so those who aren’t have someone to look down on so they can get through their own lives. The N.H.K is out to get you. It may already have. Continue reading
It was certainly hard picking my top five films this year. I had it down to eight, and the last few days have involved constant switching. I haven’t even been able to sleep because of it! Apart from those ten hours last night and the eight hours the night before, but that’s beside the point! I’ve decided for now, and I’m not going to go back and edit my words later down the line. Unless I can’t sleep again. That’s why there should only be five really good movies a year, makes things simple. Continue reading
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Release Date: 6th April 1990 (UK, and what?)
Director: Jermiah Chechik
Rating: PG
John Hughes Entertainment, Warner Bros.
To keep the Christmas spirit going I felt it was appropriate to watch a film about a Christmas going terribly wrong. Makes me all warm inside. Continue reading
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Release Date: 25th November 1994
Director: Henry Selick
Rating: PG
Skellington Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
The best way to get into the Christmas spirit is to watch a film which almost tears the season apart as the monsters of the night get their grubby mitts on the holiday season. It feels good when you’ve been working in retail over the holiday season. Continue reading
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Release Date: 13th December 2012
Director: Peter Jackson
Rating: 12
New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, WingNut Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Hobbit was one of my favourite books as a kid. A fast paced adventure through Middle-earth which was easy to consume while leaving plenty for the mind to savour. It’s finally made it to the big screen, as three monster sized movies. Well there goes the breezy book pace. Continue reading
South Park 4 The Complete Fourth Season
Release Date: 2001
Directors: Trey Parker and Matt Stone
Rating: 15
Comedy Central, Paramount
If season 5 of South Park teaches anything, it’s not to anger Cartman. Seriously, you don’t want to do it! And so begins Season 5, shock after shock with a drugged up towel in between. Continue reading
South Park The Scripts: Book One
Trey Parker And Matt Stone
Release Date: 1999
4 Books, Comedy Central
It’s been a while since I’ve tackled a script of my own, not since university times (So around May then), but they forever remain on my forever long writing to do list. While I wait for forever to arrive, books like this help push it a little higher up the list. The power of scripts with fart jokes. Continue reading
Seven Psychopaths
Release Date: 5th December 2012
Director: Martin McDonagh
Rating: 15
Film4, British Film institute, Blueprint Pictures, Momentum Pictures
The Seven Samurai, The Magnificent Seven, and now the Seven Psychopaths. These guys are more likely to shoot a bullet through your brain before helping you out. After setting you on fire. Continue reading
