Author: Martin Brophy
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Cinema Etiquette – Am I Getting Old?
Like many, I recently went to see the new Spider-Man film. It was an enjoyable, impressive summer blockbuster. (please see Mark’s blog post and vlog linked below which is well worth checking out.) At the age of 56, it goes without saying that I was brought up in a different…
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UK Cinema – Unlimited Membership Offerings
As a regular film viewer with a Cineworld Unlimited pass, I can safely say that if you watch more than a couple of films a month, a cinema membership scheme potentially offers fantastic value. That said, you do have to factor in a few things outside your control. Most of…
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“Wham! 10 Days In China” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 I will be honest, I’m a huge George Michael and Wham! fan. Having seen the original version of this film years ago, I couldn’t miss the chance to catch this newly restored cut featuring extra footage and an updated narrative. It was a one-off event cinema screening at my…
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Are Streaming Release Windows Killing Cinema?
For decades, if you wanted to watch new releases, the cinema was your only option, unless you were willing to wait six months for a VHS or DVD release. Over the years, however, that window has drastically shrunk. Tonight, I watched Masters of the Universe on Amazon Prime, a film…
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August – Major Cinema Releases/Trailers
Here are the release dates and trailers for the more major films in August 2026. While the blockbuster Summer season is beginning to end, some string releases. What are you excited about? Super Troopers 3 Release Date: 7 August 2026 Ice Cream Man Release Date: 7 August 2026 PAW Patrol:…
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“The Odyssey” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐⭐ 5 Initially, as a major summer blockbuster, I wasn’t particularly excited about this one, and the three-hour runtime was off-putting at first. In fact, I had to cancel my original opening-day booking because I seriously doubted I’d make it through. A week later, I finally sat down to watch…
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“Ann-Droid” – TV Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ 4.5 A familiar face to fans of comedy classics like Cunk, Mandy, Motherland, and After Life, Diane Morgan co-wrote (with stand-up comedian Sarah Kendall) and stars in this new BBC One comedy. Morgan stars as Linda, an older reconditioned “Ann-Droid” humanoid robot who looks after Sue, portrayed brilliantly by…
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Cineworld 30th Birthday Promotion
Cineworld is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary and it is running a promotion. Spend £15 or more at the concessions stand (food, drinks and merchandise) and you’ll receive a free birthday scratchcard with a guaranteed prize. This offer to gain a scratch card is laid until September 13th and includes…
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Online Reviews Vs Audience Film Reactions – In Defence of the “Bad” Movie
Many of us disagree at times with film reviews. I for one have watched a few enjoyable films recently where they have received very poor online write-ups. Masters of the Universe is a prime example of a film criticised in reviews yet surprisingly enjoyable. Supergirl and Moana also faced similar…
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“Melania” Review
⭐️⭐️✨ 2.5 I missed this one during its limited theatrical release. Intended as an insightful documentary, it isn’t presented in a traditional, raw, “fly-on-the-wall” perspective. Instead, its likely high-budget polish, direction, and editing make it feel overly scripted, ultimately lacking a sense of realism. The film offers a look into…
