The trouble with kids films is that by and large they are for kids, each new bright and shiny animated or live action movie released has been meticulously designed to appeal to youngsters but that doesn’t stop us grown-ups enjoying them as well. Aardman Animations has a natural home on a Sunday afternoon, their warm [...]
Last week I was so awe-struck by Jim’s Unbreakable review I took my learned friend’s advice and gave The Last Airbender a spin this week. Despite causing me a nosebleed and a pain behind my eyes which I can only put down to my brain trying to reject what my eyes were taking in, I [...]
I am what they call a complicated man. I am, at times, ridiculously male; I like violent films, fighting sports, red meat and boobs. But then there are those moments when my gentler nature – my feminine side if you will – needs nourishing. This side of me requires art, poetry and chocolate to survive. [...]
The Sunday Afternoon Movie is a welcoming and mercifully forgiving place, on these pages the occasional two star movie is transformed into a three star piece of entertainment. Having taken last weekend off bringing you fine Sunday people a choice selection from my DVD collection, myself and the other Jellyfielders were off making our own [...]
There are few films worthy of a second visit to the Sunday Afternoon Movie but this is no ordinary film as this year marks it’s 25th anniversary release. This ultimate Sunday movie is given a blu ray makeover befitting royalty and fully loaded with brand new special features. Rob Reiner’s Princess Bride is a cheeky [...]
