Author: Theo
Total Recall
Run time: 1h 53m Intro It has been some time since I have dipped my perverbial time shoes in the science fiction genre of cinema. That is why for this week’s train journey I will be watching “Total Recall”. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, this film has built quite a cult following earning itself a remake that… Read more
Citizen Kane
Run time: 1h 59m Intro Following on from last weeks entry, I decided to go even further back in time to watch the renowned “Citizen Kane”. Said to have been arguably one of the best films ever created and revered by most cinephiles as Orson Welles best ever movie I simply had to give it… Read more
12 Angry Men
Run time: 1h 35m Intro The film “12 Angry Men” has been recommended to me on countless occasions. It is notably one of the most critically acclaimed film’s of all time, being ranked 5th best overall on the IMDB tier list. I have been meaning to dip my toes into more 50s and 60s films… Read more
Zero Dark Thirty
Run time: 2h 37m Intro Earlier this week I was recommended a film that I’d heard of, but never been inclined to watch. A film that is heavily critically acclaimed and centres around the 9/11 disaster, “Zero Dark Thirty” never really called to me as a film I’d enjoy watching. Nevertheless, it was recommended to… Read more
Hamilton
Run time: live roughly 3 hours Intro This week I decided to write a rather different review. The piece of work that I will be critiquing is not a movie, but instead it is the heavily acclaimed musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda by the name of “Hamilton”. I visited the Victoria Palace Theatre in London for… Read more
The Good Liar
Run time: 1h 49m Intro This week, I decided the next step in my foray into cinema was to watch the, said to be, gripping crime thriller “The Good Liar”. With an immense cast and a promising premise, I gave the film a watch, whilst taking the train to see my partner. Plot The plot… Read more
The Elephant Man
Run time: 2h 4m Intro The film for this week is a big one. It is a piece of film I have wanted to watch for sometime as its story is very intriguing and its cast is scattered with acting legends. It’s name being “The Elephant Man”. If that wasn’t enough, it is directed by… Read more
Play Misty For Me
Run time: 1h 42m Intro Clint Eastwood”s directorial debut film “Play Misty for Me” was my source of cinematic entertainment for this week. Not only does the movie legend direct the film, but he also stars in it. Plot The plot centres around a DJ named Dave and Evelyn, a major fan of his. The… Read more
O’ Brother, Where Art Thou?
Run time: 1h 47m Intro This week I delved into the world of the Coen Brothers watching their comedy “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”. The Coen brothers have released a lot of well-known films and I am a fan of most of them. This film however jas never caught my eye before, but I… Read more
Orphan
Run time: 2h 3m Through all the films I have reviewed so far, there is one genre I have avoided. I have stayed clear from Horror films as there are not that many that I have truly enjoyed. However, I decided to push the boat out and watch the horror movie “Orphan”. It was recommended… Read more