It’s been a long road for Scotland-based Indie film-makers Auld Reekie Media; but their debut feature ‘Shooting Clerks’ is finally getting it’s first screening. The film is a biopic of writer/director Kevin Smith which focuses on the production of his 1994 debut hit film Clerks as well as looking into the events that preceded and followed it.
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Review: Spaghettiman (2016)
Spaghettiman is written and directed by Mark Potts with stars (and co-writers) Winston Carter, Ben Crutcher and Brand Rackley.
“Clark doesn’t care about you. He doesn’t care about the world. He barely cares about himself. But after an incident with an old bowl of spaghetti and a malfunctioning microwave, he becomes a superhero that can fight crime with the power of spaghetti. However, you have to pay him.”
Review: David Brent – Life on the Road (2016)
Review by Doctor Squee
When I heard Ricky Gervais was bringing back his lead character from ‘The Office’ I was nervous. I love the original Office and Brent was such an amazing creation I was worried to see if Brent could pull it off again. Seeing his comic relief video a few years ago gave me hope. If you haven’t seen the video for ‘Equality Street’ you need to check it out here Continue reading
Wolf Creek (TV Series) – Episode 1 Review
Written by Lewis Mainwaring
Wolf Creek is a 2016 Australian drama horror thriller web television series.
It is a spin-off of the movies Wolf Creek and Wolf Creek 2 – and gets its UK television debut tonight (30th August – 10PM) on FOX.
John Jarratt, who portrayed Mick Taylor in the films, reprises his role for the series.
Big Finish – You’re Him Aren’t You (Paul Darrow Autobiography)
Review by Doctor Squee (Host of Gallifrey Stands Podcast)
I have a confession, don’t tell anyone… but I’ve never watched Blakes 7. I’ve watched the first episode and said, I must get back to this and then didn’t. So worse than not watching it, the episode I watched didn’t feature Paul Darrow, a real offence. I have been lucky enough to interview Paul at a con and found him to be a complete gentleman, charming and intriguing. So when I was sent his autobiography to review on audio book from Big Finish, I was definitely in.
Review: Blessid (2015)
Blessid is a new psychological thriller from director Rob Fitz and writer Rob Heske.
The film stars Rachel Kerbs, Rick Montgomery Jr & Gene Silvers.
Auld Reekie Media release ‘Babble-On Begins: The Director’s Cut’
Scottish Independent production company Auld Reekie Media have released ‘Babble-On Begins: The Director’s Cut on YouTube.
The original ultra-low budget ‘Babble-On Begins‘ shorts were released in 2012; a super-hero themed short based on the podcast Hollywood Babble-On and it’s hosts Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman are transformed intp their superhero equivalents in these highly comic and enjoyable shorts.
This ‘special edition’ features the two original Babble-On shorts in a much improved version including new/previously un-seen footage. Continue reading
Review: Boxer (Short – 2015)
Review by Jay Kay
Boxer is Written and Directed by Toy Lei
“Boxer” is a short but anything but a sweet tale by one of the truly remarkable woman filmmakers in Toy Lei”
Review: Hard Time Bus (2015)
Hard Time Bus is the directorial debut from Dean Charles; written by Owen Mowatt.
The film stars Neil Reidman, Roger Griffiths and Naomi Ryan.
After a rude awakening, Mark Bishop’s carefree and complacent lifestyle comes crashing back to reality, forcing him to make hasty plans to marry devoted girlfriend, Denise. He turns to best mate Fitzy for advice only to be ridiculed for not following the ‘Fitzy Rules’ – “never marry and never settle”. Mark’s life begins to unravel as he tries to manage the expectations of those closest to him and soon learns that with complacency comes risk.
Gladiator comes to Netflix!
According to the latest list of Netflix arrivals, one of the best films of the 21st century is finally about to become available for online streaming.
Gladiator is being uploaded to the service this week (July 1, if things stay on schedule), marking arguably the biggest highlight among a slew of interesting titles including Mean Girls, the Lethal Weapon series, and of course, Beavis And Butt-Head Do America. Continue reading
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