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It’s fair to say that the film and television industry has become a little bit obsessed with serial killers over the past few decades. Usually, the murderous monster is the target for our heroes (see Luther, Criminal Minds, etc) but Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile takes a surprisingly different path. Based on the heinous crimes of notorious American serial ...

Never before has one film acted as a finale for the 21 others that preceded it, but it’s unlikely that there’s ever been a bigger production than Avengers: Endgame. If, like me, you’ve enjoyed the incredible work done by Marvel Studios over the past decade – bringing the likes of Iron Man, Captain America and Thor to life in the ...

In the very crowded super-hero genre, it’s difficult to stand out from the rest. As somebody that enjoys all things Marvel and DC, Shazam! always looked like taking a different route to the many that came beforehand. With a youthful cast and a hero who isn’t quite as mainstream (or serious) as the likes of DC stalwarts Batman, Superman, Wonder ...

As a big fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s always a thrill to see a major new player thrown into the mix. And the players don’t come much bigger than Captain Marvel, who is (finally) the first female super-hero to get her own MCU film at the 21st time of asking. Comic enthusiasts will have been looking forward to ...

As rags-to-riches stories go, the tale of WWE superstar Paige is one of the more intriguing ones I’ve seen. I have plenty of knowledge of the wrestling industry and was aware that British wrestler Paige, real name Saraya-Jade Bevis, originated from the Norwich wrestling scene. But seeing her story on the big screen was a genuine delight – and one ...

His recent behaviour aside, Liam Neeson has always been a safe pair of hands when it comes to delivering a certain kind of performance. Ever since 2008’s Taken, Neeson has been the go-to man when it comes to being the ‘vengeful older guy’ – so much so that I can’t remember the last time he didn’t play that kind of ...

Cowbit has an exciting new play area after roping in a £20,000 donation from a house builder. The new Rope Rush was officially opened by parish councillors on Tuesday, February 19. The village’s Parish Council says it was disappointed to be denied the chance to fund the equipment from Section 106 money. But Ashwood Homes, which is building near the ...

As a fan of the science-fiction genre, the all-star team-up between Robert Rodriguez (director) and James Cameron (writer) for Alita: Battle Angel isn’t far off as good as it gets (hype-wise). With those two working on the iconic manga story of Alita, this is a film that many have been looking forward to for some time. There’s an abundance of ...

Green Book is one of those films that makes you shudder at the state of the supposedly civilised world in the not so distant past. Set in 1960s America, it’s the true story of Tony Vallelonga (Lip to his friends) and celebrated pianist Dr Don Shirley and how two people from very different backgrounds bonded during the latter’s multi-city tour ...

Much hype surrounded the release of Vice, given that it has scored a huge eight Oscar nominations. Adam McKay’s (The Big Short) new film tells the story of former American Vice President Dick Cheney, who is regarded as one of the most influential political figures in recent times. Not as notorious to those of us with limited interest in American ...

Ever since that tease at the end of Split, it’s fair to say that Glass is a film there was a sizeable clamour for. Seeing Bruce Willis’ David Dunn make an appearance at the end of the well-received 2016 hit was a pleasant surprise, some 19 years after the success of Unbreakable. Dubbed the The Eastrail 177 Trilogy, Glass is ...

Although mostly Box Office hits, the Transformers films have been on a steady downward spiral since the largely enjoyable live action original back in 2007. Often unpopular with the critics for being bloated, CGI action heavy and, well, directed by Michael Bay, it’s fair to say that all five films have had their moments. I personally enjoyed the first two, ...

Visually stunning, hilarious, heart-warming and end-to-end thrilling, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the radioactive shot in the arm our formulaic superhero movies have needed. An incarnation of Spider-Man is currently hanging around in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) series, which continues to trundle on like a superhero-packed soap opera that long left behind the casual viewer who might not ...

If you could pinpoint any reason why Marvel have upstaged DC over the past decade, it would be that they’ve found the perfect mix between action and humour. Sure, there’s a place for darkness and grit in the crowded comic book world (see Captain America: Winter Soldier), but finding that sweet spot has proved elusive for the DC Extended Universe ...

If you’ve ever wondered what the child would look like if Star Wars and Mad Max got together and had a baby, the answer is probably Mortal Engines. That’s quite a big statement to make straight out of the gate – maybe because it never reaches the uber high standards of either series – but bear with me. Mortal Engines, ...

I must admit to being very surprised when I first saw the trailer for the latest Robin Hood film. Looking more like the Green Arrow than Nottingham’s favourite son, my first impression of Otto Bathurst’s new rendition was more Assassin’s Creed than Prince of Thieves. That being said, with Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn and Jamie Dornan all attached ...

If the original Fantastic Beasts offering laid the foundations for the newest corner of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world, The Crimes of Grindlewald certainly fleshes out the wider story. Picking up shortly after the conclusion of 2016’s Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, the second slice of the five-part series introduces a number of key characters and sets the tone ...

Every now and then a film sneaks up and you. Granted, Widows is helmed by Oscar-winning British director Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave) and boasts an incredible ensemble cast. But the heist thriller arrived in cinemas with very little fanfare, nicely highlighted by the fact it was the first film I’ve seen in Boston Savoy’s smaller fifth screen for ...

I’ll be honest from the off; I’ve never really been that enamoured with Queen and their music. That being said, the tragic story of lead singer Freddie Mercury was something that I was keen to learn more about – ensuring that Bohemian Rhapsody was a film very much on my radar. A dazzling performance from Rami Malek aside, this biopic ...

It’s fair to say that fans of the original Halloween movie have been waiting 40 years for a genuine sequel. The string of follow-ups to John Carpenter’s original – including the largely rubbish Halloween H20 back in 1998 – never got close to the lofty heights of the 1978 classic. However, this David Gordon Green-directed offering serves as a direct ...