[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004OQJSTK][/pullquote] In 2006, a new internet star was born. Fred. Fred was a very love him/hate him figure. Apparently, Nickelodeon decided that the series had enough fans to warrant a feature film. And true, the film managed to gain an audience of 7 million … [Read more...]
Review: The Inbetweeners Movie (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B001O6R2T6][/pullquote] When The Inbetweeners was launched on E4 in 2008, it became something of a cult hit. Viewing figures were so strong for a non-terrestrial channel that it was immediately commissioned for a second series and bumped up to Channel 4's main … [Read more...]
Review: Water for Elephants (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005VTO4KW][/pullquote] Based on a book by Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants tells the story of Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a part-qualified veterinarian during the great depression whose life plans are destroyed by the sudden death of his parents. On his way to … [Read more...]
Review: Super 8 (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007PF7FBU][/pullquote] Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful directors of all time. He is famous for co-creating the summer blockbuster with George Lucas and has a string of successful commercial and critical hits. JJ Abrams is currently in the process of … [Read more...]
Review: Weird Science (1985)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00E20379K][/pullquote] John Hughes is one of the most iconic writers and directors from the 1980s. His list of credits include classics like The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off and Planes, Trains and Automobiles. His strength was always in creating a … [Read more...]
Review: Easy A (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B003NE4S9E][/pullquote] John Hughes owned the 1980s. Ask anyone to list their top 10 favourite films from the 1980s and I bet there's at least one film written or directed by the king of teenage comedy-drama. It is his films that have inspired a generation of … [Read more...]
Review: Submarine (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004TA74XI][/pullquote] British talent appears to be spreading across the globe in recent years. What with Tom Hardy's rise from obscurity to blockbuster supporting cast, not to mention Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright establishing themselves in Hollywood and … [Read more...]
Review: Take Me Home Tonight (2010)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004V2U4IQ][/pullquote] Topher Grace made his name as loveable underdog Eric Forman in That 70s Show. Since finishing with the series, he has struggled to stamp his authority on Hollywood. He was horribly miscast as Venom in the critically panned third instalment of … [Read more...]