Over the pass 20 years, film biopics on world famous and well-renowned singers have been all the rage at the cinema. While some take a rather traditional and conventional look into their subject, (RAY, WALK THE LINE, BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY, RESPECT etc.), there are others that strive to be more unique and experimental instead (I’M NOT … Continue reading
Tagged with biopic …
Bede’s Bad Movie Tweet-A-Thon #68: Gotti
Hey, everyone! Welcome to my 68th edition of my Bad Movie Tweet-A-Thon series, which is also the very first one of 2019! I have sincerely apologise for the lateness of this edition. I was going to have this online at the end of January as planned but due to both work and personal life being … Continue reading
[Audio Review] Breathe (2017) by Bede Jermyn
I don’t know about anyone else but when I hear that a critically acclaimed actor decides to make the jump from acting to directing, it definitely catches my interest right away. Especially if it’s one who I’m a big fan of. One actor in particular who definitely fits this bill is Andy Serkis. After years … Continue reading
[Audio Review] All Eyez On Me (2017) by Bede Jermyn
If you asked anyone who was one of the influential rap artists of all time, one of the first names to be mentioned wouldn’t be without a doubt Tupac Shakur. He was one of the biggest and most successful rappers during the early to mid ’90s until his was tragically murdered in a drive-by shooting … Continue reading
[Review] The Founder (2016)
Based on a true story films are tricky, there is always that fine line between what you can show and tell and how to make it compelling enough to hold your audiences attention. Some take liberties with the truth and others try to stay on track and not take too many liberties. Truth is certainly … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Sully (2016) and Spin Out (2016) by Bede Jermyn
SULLY (2016) Dir: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Anna Gunn, Autumn Reeser, Holt McCallany, Jamey Sheridan, Jerry Ferrara. IMDb Synopsis: The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight’s passengers and crew. Rating: SPIN … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Snowden (2016) and Pete’s Dragon (2016) by Bede Jermyn
SNOWDEN (2016) Dir: Oliver Stone Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wilkinson, Scott Eastwood, Logan Marshall-Green, Timothy Olyphant, Ben Schnetzer, LaKeith Lee Stanfield, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage. IMDb Synopsis: The NSA’s illegal surveillance techniques are leaked to the public by one of the agency’s employees, Edward Snowden, in the form of thousands … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] A Month Of Sundays (2015) and The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) by Bede Jermyn
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (2015) Dir: Matthew Saville Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Julia Blake, Justine Clarke, John Clarke, Indiana Crowther. IMDb Synopsis: Real estate agent Frank Mollard (Anthony LaPaglia) won’t admit it, but he can’t move on. Divorced but still attached, he can’t sell a house in a property boom and much less connect with his teenage son. … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Eddie The Eagle (2016) and My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) by Bede Jermyn
EDDIE THE EAGLE (2016) Dir: Dexter Fletcher Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Christopher Walken, Iris Berben. IMDb Synopsis: The story of Eddie Edwards, the notoriously tenacious British underdog ski jumper who charmed the world at the 1988 Winter Olympics. My rating: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 (2016) Dir: Kirk Jones Starring: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Andrea Martin, Ian … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Trumbo (2015) and Risen (2016) by Bede Jermyn
TRUMBO (2015) Dir: Jay Roach Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alan Tudyk, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Dean O’Gorman, David James Elliott, Roger Bart, Stephen Root. IMDb Synopsis: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. My rating: RISEN (2016) Dir: Kevin Reynolds Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Steve Jobs (2015) and The Choice (2016) by Bede Jermyn
STEVE JOBS (2015) Dir: Danny Boyle Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels, Michael Stuhlbarg, Katherine Waterson, Sarah Snook. IMDb Synopsis: Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of … Continue reading
[Video Review] The Program (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Stephen Frears Starring: Ben Foster, Chris O’Dowd, Guillaume Canet, Jesse Plemons, Lee Pace, Denis Ménochet, Dustin Hoffman. IMDb Synopsis: An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong’s performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong. My rating: – Bede Jermyn
[Audio Review] The Walk 3D (2015) by Super Marcey and Bede Jermyn
There’s no question that if made a list of filmmakers that made some of the most popular and beloved films of all time, Oscar winning director Robert Zemeckis would definitely be on there for sure. Which shouldn’t come as a surprise since he the man behind the films FORREST GUMP, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT and, of … Continue reading
[Audio Review] Straight Outta Compton (2015) by Super Marcey and Bede Jermyn
In the late 80s and early 90s, N.W.A. became of the most controversial, groundbreaking and influential rap groups of all time. With the help of director F. Gary Gray and former members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, their story was brought to the big screen in the music biopic STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON. Super Marcey and Bede … Continue reading