Maggie Smith

THE MIRACLE CLUB: Needs A Miracle
THE MIRACLE CLUB: Needs A Miracle

Too often dry in its narrative construct, audiences will find little emotional investment in The Miracle Club.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Trailer
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Trailer

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’s newly inherited villa.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans
DOWNTON ABBEY: A Film Solely For The Fans

Overall, Downton Abbey’s worth as a film depends on your feelings towards the original show.

THE GINGERBREAD MAN & GOSFORD PARK: Late-Career Altman Captured With Two New Releases
THE GINGERBREAD MAN & GOSFORD PARK: Late-Career Altman Captured With Two New Releases

November saw the release of three Robert Altman films on Blu-ray: Brewster McCloud, The Gingerbread Man and Gosford Park. We delve into the last two.

Who Would Turn Down Tea with the Dames?
TEA WITH THE DAMES: Who Would Turn Down Tea With Atkins, Dench, Smith & Plowright?

Tea With The Dames is a charming documentary, offering the once in a lifetime chance to spend ninety minutes in the company of four iconic actresses.

The Lady in the Van
THE LADY IN THE VAN: An Insightful & Witty Delight

It’s difficult to know where to start when describing Alan Bennett to people who haven’t grown up in the UK. Imagine, if you will, an everyday man, one with a down on his luck and pessimistic sort of look about him. He has a recognisable Northern accent, and a dreary one at that.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL: An Uplifting Delight

I have to admit, I was a little excited to see that a sequel had been made to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I had liked it and was curious as to what had happened to the characters. But what is more, I went to see the first film with my grandmother and I knew how much she and her friends liked it.