Author: John Spry

  • Trailer: “1917” (2020)

    Trailer: “1917” (2020) Universal Pictures has released the official trailer for Sam Mendes’ “1917,” a World War I epic built around a central idea – the entire film unfolds as one unbroken camera shot. Set at the height of the war, two young British soldiers – Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) are given…

  • 4K Blu-ray/DVD review: “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019)

    “X-Men: Dark Phoenix” (2019) Action 114 Minutes Written & directed by: Simon Kinberg Featuring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp and Jessica Chastain Erik Lehnsherr: “The world is on the brink!” Professor Charles Xavier: “I’m sorry, I didn’t stop this sooner…” Erik Lehnsherr: “You’re always sorry, Charles. And there’s always a speech. But nobody…

  • Trailer: “Birds of Prey” (2020)

    Trailer: “Birds of Prey” (2020) Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer for the Cathy Yan-directed “Birds of Prey” film. Margot Robbie is reprising her “Suicide Squad” role of Harley Quinn in the film alongside Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Huntress, Jurnee Smollett-Bell as Black Canary, Ella Jay Basco as Cassandra Cain, Ewan McGregor as…

  • Trailer: “6 Underground” (2019)

    Trailer: “6 Underground” (2019) Netflix has premiered the first trailer for the Michael Bay-directed action feature “6 Underground” which has also set a December 13th launch date on the service. “Deadpool” scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick penned the film in which six billionaires form a vigilante squad after faking their deaths in order to…

  • Trailer: “The King’s Man” (2020)

    Trailer: “The King’s Man” (2020) 20th Century Fox has released a new full trailer for Matthew Vaughn’s “The King’s Man” which serves as a prequel to the two “Kingsman” films. Set in the 1910s, the film explores the origins of the very first independent intelligence agency as a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal…

  • 4K Bluray review: “Men in Black International” (2019)

    “Men in Black International” (2019) Action Running time: 115 minutes Written by: Art Marcum and Matt Holloway Directed by: F. Gary Gray Featuring: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail Nanjiani, Rebecca Ferguson, Rafe Spall, Laurent and Larry Bourgeois and Liam Neeson M.I.B UK Branch Head: “Always remember: the universe has a way of leading you to where you’re supposed to be, at the moment you’re supposed to…

  • Trailer: “Frozen II” (2019)

    Trailer: “Frozen II” (2019) Walt Disney Pictures has premiered the official second trailer for “Frozen II” ahead of the film’s debut November 22nd. Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she’ll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey.…

  • Teaser: “El Camino” (2019)

    Teaser: “El Camino” (2019) Written and directed by “Breaking Bad” series creator Vince Gilligan, “El Camino” is set in the wake of Jesse’s dramatic escape from captivity. He must come to terms with his past in order to forge some kind of future. Emmy winner Aaron Paul is reprising his role for the film, with…

  • DVD review: “Dr. Ken – The complete series” (2019)

    “Dr. Ken – The complete series” (2019) Television Comedy 44 Episodes Created by: Jared Stern, Ken Jeong and John Fox Featuring: Ken Jeong, Suzy Nakamura, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Jonathan Slavin, Albert Tsai, Krista Marie Yu, Kate Simses, Dana Lee and Dave Foley Released recently on DVD is the entire run of the Ken Jeong created and starring television series “Dr. Ken – The complete…

  • Film review: “Ad Astra” (2019)

    “Ad Astra” (2019) Sci-Fi/Drama Running time: 103 minutes Written by: James Gray and Ethan Gross Directed by: James Gray Featuring:  Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler and Donald Sutherland Roy McBride: “I do what I do because of my dad. He was a hero. He gave his life for the pursuit of knowledge. Because up there is where our…

  • Movie review: “Rambo: Last Blood” (2019)

    “Rambo: Last Blood” (2019) Action Running time: 89 minutes Written by: Matt Cirulnick and Sylvester Stallone Directed by: Adrian Grunberg Featuring: Sylvester Stallone,  Paz Vega, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Adriana Barraza, Yvette Monreal, Genie Kim, Joaquín Cosío and Oscar Jaenada Rambo: “I’ve lived in a world of death. I’ve watched people I’ve loved die. Some fast with a bullet, some not enough left to…

  • Trailer: “Dark Waters” (2019)

    Trailer: “Dark Waters” (2019) Focus Features has premiered the trailer for “Dark Waters,” the new true-story drama feature which marks the return of celebrated “Carol” and “Far from Heaven” director Todd Haynes. Mark Ruffalo stars as Robert Bilott, a whistle-blowing defense lawyer who takes on the DuPont chemical company to expose a horrifying environmental secret.…

  • Trailer: “Knives Out” (2019)

    Trailer: “Knives Out” (2019) The full trailer has now arrived for writer/director Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” which opens November 27th. Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Toni Collette, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Katherine Langford, Lakeith Stanfield, Jaeden Martell, and Christopher Plummer star in the film which is described as a modern-day…

  • 4K blu-ray/DVD review: “Aladdin” (2019)

    “Aladdin” (2019) Fantasy Running time: 128 minutes Written by: John August and Guy Ritchie Directed by: Guy Ritchie Featuring: Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, Navid Negahban, Nasim Pedrad, Billy Magnussen and Numan Acar Genie: “I made you look like a prince on the outside, but I didn’t change anything on the inside. Prince Ali got you to the door, but…

  • DVD review: “Detectorists – Season Three” (2017)

    “Detectorists – Season Three” (2017) Television Comedy 6 Episodes Created by: Mackenzie Crook Featuring: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Lucy Benjamin, Rachel Stirling, Simon Farnaby and Diana Rigg Released this week is the third and final season of the excellent comedy television series “Detectorists” (2014-2017) which sees the entire cast return for what must be the…

  • Trailer: “Ford v Ferrari” (2019)

    Trailer: “Ford v Ferrari” (2019) The full trailer has hit for the Christian Bale and Matt Damon-led period racing drama “Ford v Ferrari” which hails from director James Mangold. The story deals with how automotive visionary Carroll Shelby (Damon), British driver Ken Miles (Bale) and a team of American engineers and designers were assembled by…

  • 4K Blu-ray review: “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019)

    “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” (2019)  Action Running Time: 131 minutes Written by: Derek Kolstad, Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, and Marc Abrams Directed by: Chad Stahelski Featuring: Keanu Reeves,  Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Lance Reddick, Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane The Director: “All of this for what, because of a puppy?” John Wick: “It wasn’t just a puppy.”…

  • Final Trailer: “Watchmen – Season One” (2019)

    Final Trailer: “Watchmen – Season One” (2019) HBO has released the official full trailer for its upcoming “Watchmen” TV series, offering a better look at the plot of the upcoming TV series which serves as a sequel to the acclaimed 1986 graphic novel and is set decades later. Set in an alternate history where ‘superheroes’…

  • Trailer: “Midway” (2019)

    Lionsgate has released a new trailer for director Roland Emmerich’s upcoming World War II action film “Midway” starring Ed Skrein, Luke Evans, Patrick Wilson, Nick Jonas, Aaron Eckhart, Woody Harrelson, Dennis Quaid, Mandy Moore, Darren Criss, Keean Johnson and Tadanobu Asano. Based on the true story of the Battle of Midway, a turning point in…

  • Trailer: “Little Monsters” (2019)

    Trailer: “Little Monsters” (2019) Altitude Films have released the red-band trailer for rising Australian filmmaker Abe Forsythe’s new zombie comedy feature “Little Monsters” starring Lupita Nyong’o (“Us”) and Josh Gad (“Beauty and the Beast”). The story follows a washed-up musician (Alexander England) who teams up with a plucky teacher (N’yongo) and a kids show host…