Joe Bloggs About Films

Hercule Poirot returns in this latest adaptation of Agatha Christie’s work. Loosely based on the 1969 novel ‘Hallowe'en Party’; ‘A Haunting in Venice’ brings ghosts and ghouls into the frame, leading Poirot to question just what exactly is real and what is not. Kenneth Branagh is doing a terrific job with the character, and I’ve enjoyed all three releases so far. However, the suspense and gothic b...

Celebrating its 30th Anniversary, Steven Spielberg’s 'Jurassic Park' broke box office records, and went on to win all three Academy Awards for which it was nominated, gaining high praise and a huge fanbase following its release in 1993. The film changed cinema with its fantastic visual effects, allowing audiences to be amazed at the spectacle of believable dinosaurs on screen for the first time. T...

Insomniacs 'Spider-Man 2' is just over a month away, and since the gameplay trailer, we've had bits and bobs being released promoting the game, including the story trailer which again has only added excitement for its release. So with that, I thought I would discuss further about what I'm looking forward to, and most importantly, who I think Venom could be in the game.

Returning back to the small screen for another 'X Files Collection' episode! This time we tackle 2016's 'Mulder and Scully Meet the Were-Monster', which is easily my favourite episode from the shows revival. With fantastic support from Rhys Darby, Kumail Nanjiani, and penned by show veteran Darin Morgan, the fun and laughs return to the show with a brilliant twist on the 'shapeshifting' trope, whi...

The latest superhero to hit screens is ‘Blue Beetle’, a character I had NO idea of prior to its announcement and release in general. This origin story doesn’t do anything massively different from any other origin story you may have seen, and it certainly wasn’t the best watch due to its pretty dull plot and awful bad guys – however, the real driving force for this story is family. And the Reyes fa...

What better way to come from back from Disneyland than review the latest release from Disney; ‘Haunted Mansion’. With a cracking ensemble, including LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson, Tiffany Haddish, Danny DeVito and more, the film has a great blend of laughs as well as spooky shenanigans. That being said, the film does seem a little mature for very young audience members, but not ‘s...

On the back of the first Meg that dropped in 2018, I was absolutely down for a sequel. As we know, I’m a big fan of the creature feature genre, and 'The Meg' was a silly, but fun trip to the cinema. However, The Meg 2… not so much. The adage 'be careful what you wish for' (I could have punned that to 'be careful what you fish for', but I held off) comes to mind, as my god this film was bad. No fun...

At the Midsummer Scream Festival, ‘Saw’ fans were treated to some very cool updates, and the first full trailer for the 10th instalment of the franchise. ‘Saw’ is still my favourite horror franchise, and though the saga has been a little bumpy in places, I still can't help but get excited for this latest film to see all the twists and turns and of course, some bonkers traps. In this bonus episode,...

The Ninja Turtles return to the big screen in this dazzling new animation with lots of quips, action and pizza! Attached to the project was Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, so we knew to expect this to be fun, and the film does have some grand moments. Sure, not everything works, however the animation and score for the film were huge stand outs for me on top of a pretty entertaining storyline. A good...

Maggie and Negan join forces in Manhattan, where it is swarming with the dead, survivors and new threats. The series has been receiving high praise and has become AMC+’s highest streamed show (so obviously season 2 was going to be announced). The show itself touches on new elements and emotions regarding the dynamic between Maggie and Negan, but also retreads a few things we’ve already seen and he...

The film of the summer has finally arrived in cinemas! 'Barbie', directed by Greta Gerwig, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, with a huge batch of talented supporting cast members; the film packs in a lot of pink and fun - but also some important themes and messages within its story that are a real focus and vocal point that work excellently. Catch full thoughts in this episode

The latest release from Christopher Nolan is, quite simply, astonishing. This biopic, in depth character study of Oppenheimer (based on the biography ‘American Prometheus’) is a remarkable piece of cinema, keeping you engaged and transfixed as you witness history being written, as well as the personal implications these events have on Oppenheimer himself. It seems that Nolan’s entire career has be...

Released in 2017, 'Logan' (initially) brought an end to Hugh Jackmans run as the iconic character. Having played the role for 17 years at the time, it seemed fitting for Jackman to lay the claws down and head out with a bang, and what a bang 'Logan' was. Granted, Jackman is reprising the role in the upcoming Deadpool 3, but nothing can be taken away from the brilliant script and performances that...

Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt as once again, his IMF team must tackle an impossible mission where car chases, running, masks and crazy stunts are all involved, only this time, AI is the enemy. Cue the MI theme please. The film has some fantastic set pieces and performances, in particular Hayley Attwell who was tremendous. However, MI7 (part one) left me feeling a tad disappointed with the overa...

Directed by franchise veteran Patrick Wilson, in his directorial debut, ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ brings us back to the Lambert family, who once again begin to experience things that go bump in the night. The scares in the film are pretty ace, and Wilson has really utilised his experience with top horror filmmakers to great effect and it shines mostly with the scares. The story on the otherhand… t...

Harrison Ford is back as the iconic Indiana Jones in this new adventure; 'Dial of Destiny'. It’s certainly been a while in the making (with injuries and a pandemic causing delays), but this latest, and final, instalment has its fun – however overall, I’m pretty disappointed with this new release. It’s a certainly a bumpy ride, so hold on to your Indy hats as we will discuss all. Joined on this epi...

The latest release from the beautifully bonkers mind of Wes Anderson is classic Wes Anderson. From excellent cinematography and symmetry on screen, to visually pleasing aesthetics and a huge cast, it ticks a lot of boxes. However, for me the film didn’t have the same flare as some of his previous work. There’s some grand performances from Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson and Maya Hawke, but t...

As expressed a number of times, 'The X Files' is my all time favourite show. And with that, I wanted to dive more into the series as a whole; talking about my favourite episodes, or monsters, in one nice little package. Kick starting this new 'X Files Collection' of mine, is Eugene Victor Tooms, featured in the Season One episodes 'Squeeze' and 'Tooms'. 'Squeeze' marked the first of the ‘monster o...

It’s been a long time coming, but finally ‘The Flash’ has been released to the world in this huge DC blockbuster. Starring Ezre Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck and more, we find Barry Allen travelling back in time to save his parents, triggering a chain events, leading him to try and save the multiverse. To quote an unsuccessful DC movie – 'the hierarchy of the DC universe is abou...

On this 150TH EPISODE special, I'm joined by my good friend Arun, as we journey to a galaxy far far away, and discuss one of, if not THE greatest trilogies in film history; Star Wars. George Lucas changed the face of cinema when the original dropped in 1977, and what has followed has been nothing short of remarkable. Star Wars has become a huge staple in the pop culture world that continues to gro...

Having blown audiences away in 2018 with ‘Into The Spider-Verse’, Miles returns with a whole bunch of new Spidey’s in the jaw dropping and dazzling sequel; ‘Across The Spider-Verse’. The film is visually stunning, and has again pushed the boundaries with its animation. The sequel is bigger, grander, darker, and frankly, better than the first and will once again take audiences breath away with its...

After quite some time, we have finally been treated with some new Spider-Man 2 footage! Due for release later this year, and exclusively to PS5, this is my most anticipated game of 2023 - having been such a big fan of the first couple of games Insomniac have dropped. So as a first for the pod, I’m diving into the gaming world to discuss and give my thoughts on this fantastic game play footage.

Rounding up the Monsterverse revisits with this episode, as we discuss 'Godzilla vs Kong'. After a few delays, the film dropped in 2021 directed by Adam Wingard - and it did SO well at the box office. It seemed the perfect film for cinemas at that time, having not long reopened following the pandemic. With a tonne of gorgeous colour and epic action, as too excellent cinematography from Ben Seresin...

Released in March 2017, 'Kong: Skull Island' was a surprise hit - and another great piece in laying the foundation for Legendary’s successful Monsterverse. With some gorgeous visuals and cinematography, as well as excellent monster action and performances from its leads, the film pleased fans and critics alike; not only having success at the box office, but also receiving an Oscar nomination for b...

The Guardians are back on the big screen for a final outing and mission together. Helmed once again by James Gunn, who brings all the beats that you would expect from a Gunn film and from this dysfunctional team/family. Though the film does have dips and flaws, it certainly is the best Marvel film in the last couple of years. Joined on this episode by my good friend Ben M to talk all things Guardi...