Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Frustratingly there is an amazing hard boiled British noir in City of Tiny Lights busting to get out and up until the ending it almost pulls it off. Almost. It’s not the cast (well not Ahmed at least who is excellent) or the cinematography which drips of Neon lights and hardboiled locations. It’s not even the ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Raw is a visceral, bloody, hardcore look at family, desire and, er, cannibalism. Arriving on a sea of hype – people walking out of screenings, vomiting, fainting and everything in between it’s a film that has a lot of live up to. And for once it does. One of the most intimate looks on ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Few people will remember the crazy antics of GLOW – the Glamorous Ladies Of Wrestling. Even as a wrestling fan of the late 80’s I only have a passing memory. But this 2012 documentary, released on Netflix on the eve of it’s own dramatised GLOW series, gives you an affectionate look back at the rapping, highly ... Read More »
Each week Phil, from Phil’s Quick Capsule Review, takes a look at a different movie or TV related Top Five. This time out: the best Big (and small) screen Bruce Wayne’s… Close but no cigar: Will Arnett, Val Kilmer, George Clooney 5 – Ben Affleck Like the film or not, Affleck’s broken Bruce Wayne is a dark step for sure ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Power Rangers is nothing like the small budget TV show that spawned a multi generation franchise. What the original show lacked in budget it made up for in creative monsters, fun action set pieces and (mostly) light hearted fun. Sadly the 2017 movie version replaces all this with a big fat budget, a couple of bits ... Read More »
As death continues it’s relentless march through the gifted and talented of TV and film, My Favourite… celebrates those we have lost by taking a look at a slice of their best work. Well sometimes best, sometimes just the one I like the most. This time out: My Favourite…. John G. Avildsen (1935-2017) Film THE KARATE KID (1984) Daniel (Ralph Macchio) moves to Southern California ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Mindhorn would have been a really funny TV episode or even extended TV episode but over the course of a feature length film it does sometimes run out of steam which is a shame because as a comedy creation Mindhorn could have been up there with a David Brent or Alan partridge. Julian Barratt is great ... Read More »
So this is my semi-regularly updated of the BEST and WORST of 2017’s movies, as well as the best films I missed from last year and the Phil’s Quick Capsule Review Sharknado Award. All in my very humble opinion… BEST Films Of 2017… So Far: T2 Trainspotting (9/10) OJ Made In America (9/10) La La Land (8/10) Logan (8/10) Prevenge (8/10) ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: A Monster Calls is a beautifully made film that takes an emotional look at love and loss from the point of view of a child. With a cracking central performance from Lewis MacDougall and Liam Neeson as the monster the mix of formats, animation and visuals make this a real unique, standout film that may not be for everyone but ... Read More »
Phil’s Quick Capsule Review: Rise Of The Guardians is a really good film. It’s full of adventure, humour and epic set pieces with a strong central morality that makes it stand out from the many similar films that are out there. Also my 7 year old loved it which is usually a good sign that a film has hit the mark. ... Read More »
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