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The Joker – Return to madness

Went to see The Joker last night and yes, the critics were right. The movie is an absolute masterpiece! The acting gave me shivers throughout and I nearly started crying when he got kicked about by those teenagers at the start of the movie. It’s a very powerful story about a man’s love for hisContinue reading “The Joker – Return to madness”

The Goldfinch vs Pilsudski or the tale of the two Borys

I decided to treat myself last night and I went to the movies (Cineworld Unlimited perks means I can see as many as I want, when I want). Earlier this week I went to see The Kitchen (and was severely disappointed by the story and feminist agenda – even though the 70s backdrop was onContinue reading “The Goldfinch vs Pilsudski or the tale of the two Borys”

IT Chapter 2 (Double Bill) – Or how fake blood business is booming!

“Swear to me swear to me that if it isn’t dead you’ll all come back.” I was terribly excited to see the release of IT Chapter 2. So excited that last night, from 7PM until 1AM (about 5.5h) I sat down in a very comfortable chair watching the IMAX release of IT Chapter 2 precededContinue reading “IT Chapter 2 (Double Bill) – Or how fake blood business is booming!”

The Dead don’t Die or How great actors were squandered in this crap movie

Went to see the much awaited “The Dead don’t Die” movie – which was supposed to be another horror comedy like Shaun of the Dead but it really fell flat.It’s got a great cast including Ben Swolo (Adam Driver), Groundhog Day Man (Bill Murray), The Wise one (Tilda Swinton) and Con Air Specialist (Steve Buscemi).Continue reading “The Dead don’t Die or How great actors were squandered in this crap movie”

XXX – Xander Cage should have stayed retired

I usually start disliking a movie when the credits sequence is over 1 minute long. This movie has a VERY long credits sequence BEFORE the movie and you should see the one after the movie… I started rolling my eyes and looking at the watch as the director’s name kept on flashing on the screen,Continue reading “XXX – Xander Cage should have stayed retired”

The Girl on the Train * Or how spying on your ex can work for you!

Well, I think I’m pulling movie nights this week in a desperate attempt to feel like I’m paying for something (ie my Cineworld unlimited subscription). Seen Storks the day before yesterday and seen “The Girl on the Train” yesterday night. Based on the book with the same name which I haven’t read so far due toContinue reading “The Girl on the Train * Or how spying on your ex can work for you!”