On the eve of the UK TV premiere of THE DEVIL’S BUSINESS on Horror Channel, Sean Hogan talks about the future of the horror film industry, the importance of a good script and his forthcoming doc on the UK comic 2000AD. THE DEVIL’S BUSINESS is broadcast on Sat May 11, 22:55 on The Horror Channel.…
“The Harryhausen family regret to announce the death of Ray Harryhausen, Ray was a pioneer and groundbreaker in the world of movie visual effects Ray was a multi-award winner (including a special Oscar and BAFTA award. What can we say about his work. I first became aware of the man with films like…
Now it is 184 films that I own on original DVD. All UK made films and out of that amount there are perhaps 16 or so that I havent seen. The latest additions to my collection are as follows. Local Hero (1983) Directed by Bill Forsyth. This is the only film EVER to make me…
I am so hard to please when it comes to foreign language films. Years ago, I was terrible and wouldnt even bother with a film that wasnt in English/American but with an afternoon spent watching some amazing films such as The Bicycle Thief and Bullet In The Head, I quickly realised that just because a film…
As I currently finish off reading Total Recall:The Autobiography of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Annette has started what I think is the eleventh book of 2013 (I am on my third) So which book has Annette opted for? Well its this one Because Annette is only seven or eight chapters into the story. It is too early…
One of the brilliant things about living in this day and age is the social media side of things. Yes it has its bad points like rumours, trolls who hide behind keyboards and slander people but there are far more positives (in my opinion) than negatives. I often speak or write about what it was…
As much as I would love to make a living from doing what I do here. I dont. As much as I would love to see every single film that comes out, I just haven’t gotten that much up to speed yet (either time wise or financial wise). So when someone offers to review a film for…
I got up at 8am today and decided to try and fit in a couple of films before I start work at 2pm-10pm. Browsing through the selection on Lovefilm (through my Xbox) I was a little overwhelmed at the amount of films on there and just couldn’t decide on anything to view. I started something called Room…
Today, I managed to check out the latest film by Tom Cruise and the second film by Director Joseph ‘Tron Legacy’ Kosinski. Can I get it out the way that I was a huge fan of the work done in Tron:Legacy and I also remember seeing Tron on the big screen in 1982. I know…
In 2002 Marshall Mathers a.k.a Eminem starred in a semi biographical film called 8Mile. Now let me first say that I was not a fan of Eminem, and most definitely not a fan of rap music so this film had no interest for me. The only selling point for me was the film was directed by Curtis…
KING OF THE TRAVELLERS Released on DVD & Blu Ray this week. Directed by Mark O’Connor Starring Michael Collins, Thomas Collins, John Connors, Peter Coonan and Packy Lee King of the Travellers is a contemporary drama grounded in the traditions of the Irish traveller community and driven by emotive Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, friendship…
I have around 1000 films on DVD. Included in that are 160 something British Made films. I decided tonight to count up the films that start a very cool guy called Nick Nevern http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2339680/?ref_=sr_1 Turns out I have 11 DVDs that have roles with Nick in. They are as follows. The Fall Of The…
Richard Griffiths, whilst best known for his role as Harry Potters Uncle Vernon has died. He was 65. For me though Richard was best known as ‘Monty’ in the British Classis/Cult film ‘Withnail & I. Of course TV fans will be most familiar with his role in the 90s TV show ‘Pie In The Sky’…
It has been a few weeks since Annette and I travelled to Liverpool to see the stage production ‘Hope’ written, directed and starring Scot Williams. What a wonderful evening it was, the Royal Court Liverpool theatre was to me the way theatres are meant to look. With character, with atmosphere and with a great audience…
You all know my increased passion regarding the British film industry. I have always been a film fan but last year I shifted a huge amount of time away from worldwide film to focus on shining a spotlight on the UK film world. Over the past couple of weeks, principal photography has been ongoing for…
This is a very exciting release for horror fans isn’t it? Marcus: It’s an exciting release for Hammer fans and, as you say, anybody interested in classic horror films. And if you’re a beginner this is a great place to start. Dracula is one of the most portrayed characters in film. Why…
That phrase will mean something to those paying attention when it comes to the film Song For Marion. That phrase ‘For Family’ sums the film up perfectly. Anyone who has a family, or anyone who had a family. Anyone who would like a family or whos friends have a family. Need I go on. It…
To celebrate the home viewing release of Paul Andrew Williams’s latest film ‘Song For Marion’ I have decided to shine the spotlight once again on the wonderful writer director himself. Some of you may have read this article before when I first posted it a few months back. Some of you may not have read…
What do Cameron Crowe & UK film maker Dominic Burns have in common. Well more than likely a few things but for the purpose of this article, I am going to focus on one. They are the only two directors in the film world that have had ALL their directorial efforts viewed by me. Yes…
Edward Furlong who was jailed in Van Nuys, California., last month for alleged battery has now been sentenced to six months behind bars for violating his probation from a 2010 case. “Despite the best efforts of my office, and with the cooperation of the City Attorney and the Court in this case, Mr. Furlong had the opportunity…
A total credited cast of 40 people. Filmed mainly on one set of an airliner. I dont know the budget of the film but knowing the size of most British films I am sure its not a huge budgeted project. It must be a nightmare to make indie British films. But over the past month I have…
In this second spotlight article,I hope that Mr Paul Tanter will forgive me when I say his name is not as well known to Joe or Josephine Public as the name of Mr Danny Dyer. But that should take nothing away from anything at all. Paul Tanter is a name and one hell of a…
2012 saw me launch my latest podcast and media ‘enterprise’ The British Movie Show. There were three films that I saw in 2012 that were responsible for my reminded interest in British Movies. Those films were and are. Hard Boiled Sweets by David LG Hughes. Deviation by JK Amalou Rise & Fall Of A White…
Next week I am going to be visiting the city of Liverpool to see Hope, a theatrical production created by and also starring Scot Williams http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931656/?ref_=tt_ov_st I thought id spend today up on some films starring Scot, that I hadnt gotten around to seeing. First of all was The Crew, a film that I purchased…
Sitting here watching the 2001 film Mean Machine (based on the 70s Burt Reynolds film) An actor popped up in a role (as they often do in films) I have seen this guy so many times over the years in TV & film roles, ranging from Batman Begins to Channel 4’s Brookside. I know his…
So who is @steelmillpaul . Some people have strange Twitter names, take mine for example which is @frompage2screen and came from an idea Annette & I came up with about starting up a book shop that also catered to film fans. One thing led to another and this wonderful blogging and podcasting world is where…
Earlier this week,I put fingers to keyboard and hammered out my thoughts on Mr Danny Dyer as I opened the ‘British Star Spotlight’ set of articles with easily one of the most recognizable names in the British film world. Who hasnt heard of Danny Dyer, course you all have. If you hadnt (and Im speaking…
I own a guitar (cant play it). I could also raise enough money to rent out a ‘hall’ somewhere and persuade people to show up . That’s where that would end, people would quickly realise I cant play and there ends my career as a guitar playing showman (I’d like to add that I dont…
Last night whilst watching the BAFTA ceremony on television, I was overjoyed to see Sir Alan Parker receiving the fellowship award. Ive known the name of Alan Parker for years, and known his films since the early 80s when I became aware of Midnight Express. It was a joyous evening and his speech was light hearted and…
Well you can. Who here in the UK (or anyone in the USA either for that matter) hasnt seen at least a single episode of the funny as hell show Only Fools and Horses. Anyone? Anyone? nah thought not. youve all seen at least one, if not most of them Well below youll find a…
Ive began reading reports that original BBC Three version of “Being Human” is calling it quits at the end of its current season. (Season 5) The series which began in 2009 originally told the tale of a werewolf, a vampire and a ghost who become roommates. Other vampires and werewolves became regular characters as the series…
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure to watch the latest film from the creators from The Rise & Fall Of A White Collar Hooligan & GBH to name a couple. The film. The Fall Of The Essex Boys, starring Robert Cavanah,Simon Phillips, and in the role of Darren Nicholls is Mr Nick Nevern. I…
Around twelve years ago, when I was hard at work in the video store I ran (well I say hard at work – I watched a ton of films and found myself interrupted now and again by customers wanting to give me money and borrow my movies) I saw a VHS tape of the film ‘Essex Boys’.…
A Teaser. More to come in the next few days So come on…what do you want to know about this film? Ask and I shall answer.
Disney owns future Star Wars films. Thats hardly news is it. But now there are rumblings in the force that the first Star Wars Spin off film will feature this little man, erm thing. Considering the little green Jedi Master was 900 years old when he faded to join Alec Guiness & Hayden Christiansen (or…
Its a strange thing. Im not a follower of football and have never been a fan of football, but I really do enjoy British films that feature football. Not because they feature a sport that I dont care about, but because the films usually arent really about the sport at all. Take the 8th film…
As part of my British Film 24 Hour Film-A-Thon, I wanted to make sure that I watched some films that I hadnt seen before,but also some films that I had seen but not for many years. This later category is where the film Cass fits in. Released in 2008, the film tells the turbulent life…
9 Hours into our 24hr British Film-A-Thon and things take a more popcorn and drop a slight gear with regards to intensity. Now I am not saying that as a negative but any film that follows Gary Oldmans Nil By Mouth is going to be a slight breath of relief. I cant think of better Danny…
As 6pm passes and the night is dark. The comedy films of the first part of the 24hr British film marathon is done and the lighter hearted comedic films are out of the way. The films now geta bit darker with the Gary Oldman directed powerful film that is Nil By Mouth,from 1997, starring Ray…
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