Remakes are often tricky territory, especially when an original – like Planet of the Apes – is a qualified cult classic. But rather than risk the backlash of tampering with such a beloved series from the 70s – and getting it horribly wrong – Rise of the Planet of the…
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Take a gay man coming out at the age of 75, his melancholic son and a foreign actress, add a cute Jack Russell terrier, put them together on the streets of vibrant Los Angeles – et voilà, you have the perfect recipe for a movie night. You’re probably be wondering…
Labelling a Palme d’Or winner with two of the biggest Hollywood stars (Brad Pitt and Sean Penn) in its cast as a “must-see” film may seem obvious. However, those who are expecting to watch a film of epic proportions, being unaware of the extremely elliptical and deeply personal universe of…
To help you make the most of the lovely weather, we’ve teamed up with Queen of Hoxton in Shoreditch to give away a pair of tickets to their film club on their lovely revamped roof terrace! Dedicated to showcasing some of the most classic flicks in cinema history, the club’s become…
This incredible film is based on the true story of Maruge (Oliver Litondo); a man in his eighties who, after the Kenyan government announces free education for all, joins a primary school classroom so that he can learn how to read and write. Maruge and school principal Jane Obinchu (Naomie…
Before you throw your hands up in disgust at the thought of another remake; relax! Apocalypse Now is being re-released back into cinemas and no, it’s not even in 3D. In fact, it doesn’t need it; the re-mastered 1979 war drama is more epic than ever. Under Francis Ford Coppola’s…