Tuesday 28 May 2013

Star Trek into Darkness

Go.See.It.

Stark Trek into Darkness is brilliant. As usual J. J Abrams has done a spectacular job across all aspects, casting, effects and plot. The cast made up of Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, Zachary Quinto and other superb actors is really touching in points and keeps the audience thoroughly entertained throughout.

I have to say my biggest expectation was for Benedict Cumberbatch as John Harrison. After his performance as our beloved Sherlock Holmes, I was rather interested what he would be like as a villain. He definitely didn't disappoint, with his unique deep voice and ability to portray superior/genius characters.

I think that I was most impressed by the uncanny portrayal of Mr Spock by Zachary Quinto. Not only does he look just like him, but the mannerisms and the general portrayal is spot on. Sat in the audience, Spock definitely received the most laughs for his performance. I think also the relationship between Spock and Uhura was very heartfelt and emotional in places.

As Captain Kirk, Chris Pine was also fantastic. He was thoroughly entertaining as an almost arrogant and instinctual character. The transition that his character and the journey is intriguing for us.

Then of course there is Simon Pegg as the scottish character Scotty. His short temper and ranting and raving throughout makes the dramatic moments hysterical.

Really I could go through the entire cast and compliment their performances. The cast was very well picked and really helps to drive the plot. The special effects and action sequences are also brilliant and help to enhance the world/galaxies which Trekkies have experienced in previous TV series.

I cannot express enough how amazing this film is. If you're sat on the fence about it, please go and see it anyway.

☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  

Sunday 12 May 2013

BAFTA's Television Awards


British Academy Television Awards


British Academy television awards winners!!

Hosted by Graham Norton!























Best Drama Series


Lost Tango in Halifax











Sport and Live Event 


The London 2012 Paralympic Games













Supporting Actor

Simon Russell Beale














Situation Comedy 

Twenty Twelve 












Tuesday 7 May 2013

Ted

Not a film for kids...

The film 'Ted' starring, directed, produced and written by Seth McFarlane is a hilarious film about a talking teddy bear called Ted (McFarlane) and his best mate John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg). Now the reason I say this film is not for kids is of course due to the sexual, violent and drug/alcohol content of the film. With a 15 certificate, the film is definitely not a cute children's film about a teddy bear.

The adult humour however really does make this film. Some could call it controversial in some ways but I really found the film quite hilarious. There was a wittyness captured in the dialogue and filming of the film which has got to be admired. The comic genius of McFarlane makes the film very entertaining and he is supported by a great cast: Mark Walhberg, Mila Kunis, Joel McHale and Giovanni Ribisi.

The character 'Ted' really was made loveable and amusing and I also really liked the traditional love story plot line between John and Lori (Kunis).

If you are old enough to appreciate adult humour, I would recommend this film, I really enjoyed it and was surprised. Just be warned it is not what you would expect from the film cover or posters!



☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ 

Friday 3 May 2013

May Nominations

Nominations for May Mini monthly Oscars, vote now!

Best Film:

Star Trek into Darkness
The Great Gatsby
The Hangover part 3
Fast and Furious 6
Epic


Best Actor:

Leonardo Di Caprio- The Great Gatsby
Chris Pine- Star Trek into Darkness
Bradley Cooper- The Hangover part 3
Dwayne Johnson-Fast  and Furious 6

Best Actress:

Carey Mulligan-The Great Gatsby
Zoe Saldana- Star Trek into Darkness
Amanda Seyfried-Epic

Best Actor in a supporting role:

Benedict Cumberbatch- Star Trek into Darkness
Toby Maguire- The Great Gatsby
Zach Galifianakis-The Hangover 3

Best Actress in a supporting role:

Heather Graham- The Hangover 3
Isla Fisher- The Great Gatsby
Alice Eve- Star Trek into Darkness


Best Director:

Baz Luhrmann - The Great Gatsby
J.J Abrams- Star Trek into Darkness
Todd Phillips- The Hangover 3
Justin Lin- Fast and Furious 6






April Winners

Best Film:

Iron Man 3




Best Actor:

Tom Cruise (Oblivion)






Best Actress:

Gwyneth Paltrow (Iron Man 3)















Best Actor in a supporting role

Guy Pearce (Iron Man 3)













Best Actress in a supporting role:

Andrea Riseborough (Oblivion)














Best Director:

Shane Black (Iron Man 3)

Gone

A female version of 'Taken'...

The film 'Gone', starring Amanda Seyfried as a kick ass action hero, is certainly an interesting film. I have to say however I was expecting some sort of clever twist throughout which never happened. Granted if you are looking for your typical action conventions: Car chases, guns, police, a villain, someone held captive etc, you will get what you are looking for. 

The film however is classed as a thriller, and I didn't think that it satisfied that genre. I was enjoying trying to figure out who the psychotic killer is or whether, as implied by the police, Jill (Seyfried) is mad. That aspect of an unreliable narrator and the fact we are never sure whether Jill is crazy or not is something I feel could have been explored a lot more.  The incorporation of flashbacks made the story much more interesting and helped to break up the many sequences of her on the run. 

One disappointment for me was the unexplained role of Peter Hood. His fascination and involvement with Jill separate from the rest of the police department was interesting but this didn't develop and seemed to fall flat at the end. 

On the whole the film wasn't too bad, I did enjoy most of the action and suspense particularly leading up to the end sequences. However the plot development was a weak factor, I think the film could have been made a lot cleverer than it is.



☆ ☆ ☆ ☆   ☆ ☆ ☆ 

Wednesday 1 May 2013

Win either a brand new D800 or 5D Mark III

Win either a brand new D800 or 5d Mark III with the snapknot competition( See links in sentence below!)

Big thanks to the SnapKnot wedding photography directory for offering this great camera giveaway!

Such a great competition for all filmmakers, I know I could really do with a camera this amazing! Enter for your chance to win guys!