A Serbian Film Review By Lost Zombie

A few days ago I saw A Serbian Film.  There has been a lot of hype around this film with claims of “goriest movie ever” and tales of how the printing company refusing to make an actual print for cinemas due to the content contained in the film and people getting sick and walking out.  Make no mistake, this is one hard film to watch and in some ways does live up to the hype surrounding it.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Other Side of the Game

Other Side of the Game ***½

London based crime movies are ten a penny in the British film industry and films featuring characters who are drug dealers are every bit as common so coming up with anything even remotely original in the genre is hardly an easy thing to achieve.

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Film Review with Robert Mann - Megamind

Megamind 3D ****
Megamind 2D ***½

Following up Illumination Entertainment’s Despicable Me, DreamWorks Animation’s Megamind is this year’s second supervillain themed animated movie, the manner in which the two films have come very close together seemingly duplicating DreamWorks’ past rivalry with fellow animation studio Pixar which saw both Antz and A Bug’s Life released in close proximity to one another as well as Shark Tale and Finding Nemo.

Film Review with Robert Mann - London Boulevard

London Boulevard *½

As a writer William Monahan is preceded by a somewhat mixed track record. At the height of his game he wrote 2006’s critically acclaimed The Departed but more recently he has been associated with this year’s underwhelming Edge of Darkness.

Rabbit Hole Trailer

Here is the trailer for Nicole Kidman's new film Rabbit Hole.

Life for a happy couple is turned upside down after their young son dies in an accident. Based on a play by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Amy Hawes Interview

Amy Hawes is a lovely film and TV Runner based in Glasgow.  She's using the new system of crowd funding to raise funding for her short film, Falling For Fitzgerald.  I managed to spend a few moments with her and blast her with questions.

After Dark's New Film... HUSK!

After Dark are best known for what is in my opinion the best horror film festival (apart from Frightfest in London of course) After Dark Horrorfest: 8 Films To Die For.

Every year they come up with a great selection of horror films that will find their way to you eventually. And every so often then finance and release one under the After Dark Films label.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Unstoppable

Unstoppable ****

An action thriller set aboard a train that stars Denzel Washington and is directed by Tony Scott – where have I seen that before? Oh, that’s right, it was last year’s The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3. Apparently, Tony Scott and Denzel Washington are really into trains right now as their latest film (their fifth collaboration)

The Source Code Trailer

Source Code, the new film from Duncan Jones, Moon helmer.  What do you think?

BIFF 2011 (Brisbane International Film Festival) Australia

101 feature films and 51 shorts were shown at the highly anticipated movie marathon in the capital city of Queensland, Australia. The 19th BIFF (Brisbane International Film Festival) was a 10 day event, running from November 4th – 14th.

Film Review with Robert Mann - One Hour Fantasy Girl

Having worked for the producers of Juno, The Grudge and Harold and Kumar at Mandate Pictures for four years, learning under then president Joe Drake (COO, Lionsgate), John Paul Rice is a film producer who has had much opportunity to learn from those who have found considerable success in the movie industry and has now begun his own journey to success, creating his own independent production company called No Restrictions Entertainment

DVD Review: Big Tits Zombie (in 3D!)

It'll be to approximately no-ones surprise that Big Tits Zombie is a Japanese movie. Based on a Manga comic, it's a simple, classic tale of small town strippers versus the undead. Obviously.

Red Riding Trailer

Here's the trailer for Catherine Hardwicke's telling of the Red Riding Hood fairy-tale. Hearing that there was a brand-spanking new take on the tale featuring the awesome Gary Oldman, with Julie Christie in support I was all in favour until I watched this.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 ****

“The motion picture event of a generation” – this is the bold claim made by the first trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Whether or not any film can actually make such a claim without seeming self righteous is debatable but in the case of Harry Potter it is quite possibly the truth.

Sledge's Dream Home Review

Dream Home is a film starring Cheng Li-sheung as a young, upwardly mobile professional finally ready to invest in her first home. But when the deal falls through, she is forced to keep her dream alive - even if it means keeping her would-be neighbours dead.

Film Flipper

During my usual website browse, I found out that telecoms company Orange are helping you decide what movies to go and see with their 1920's inspired Film Flipper. 

All Kinds Of Awesome COWBOYS AND ALIENS Trailer.

As if by magic or some kind of coincidence the trailer for Cowboys And Aliens has just come out. Everything a good trailer should be.  Now I really cannot wait to see this....

The 10 Biggest Summer Blockbusters Of 2011?

The summer blockbuster season is or at least should be when the best, big budgeted movies come out. Although the last few years it has been almost exclusive to remakes and sequels such as last summers Iron Man 2, The Karate Kid, The A-Team and of course Twilight to name a few on a very long list there were still a few original films that brought back some faith in the summer blockbuster. I’m looking at you Inception and The Expendables.

When Disaster Strikes Or... When Singers Act!

Let's be fair this subject is a bit old hat and the titles a bit unfair. But often musicians (through there own choice or at the insistence of agents and producers) find themselves trading lines with seasoned professionals with, usually, mixed results.

Stag Night Of The Dead - Zombies Rule!

There's an area in Birmingham called Newtown, which is not dissimilar to the New Town portrayed in brilliant Zombie film Stag Night Of The Dead – apart from the stun guns, but I bet it won't be long.

First Poster For Cowboys And Aliens Is Here.

Just saw the new poster for the upcoming film from director on Jon Favreau and writer on LOST Damon Lindelof, Cowboys And Aliens.

Some Bits Of News From Twitter

Unofficial Movie Trailer: Faster, The Rampage Version - http://goo.gl/fb/5MEOx
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – Review.. - http://bit.ly/dniTHw
OMG! I totally want in on this!!! Office Space - The Musical - http://bit.ly/bobkpj
Some Really Groovy Back To The Future Archive Footage Has Turned Up - http://bcool.bz/b5JY8E
Bill Clinton in The Hangover 2? - http://bit.ly/aaJ5r5

Film Review with Robert Mann - Easy A

Easy A ****

Given that director Will Gluck’s first film was the critically derided and commercially unsuccessful teen sex comedy Fired Up! you probably wouldn’t expect much from his second feature comedy, Easy A. However, with an original concept that draws inspiration from the most unlikely of places for a teen comedy –

Skyline: A Quick Review By Lostzombie

Some times you come out of a film just feeling good. I’m not sure why but I think Skyline just did it to me.  The less you know about the story and plot the better.

It's one of those films that plays out better when you don’t have a clue where its going or what will happen. That how I went in, just a real quick teaser trailer and a very cool poster and I was sold.
Skyline is essentially what a 1960’s alien invasion B-movie would look like by today’s fx heavy standards and if you can over look the at times real bad acting and poor script you will have a great time with this.

You Look Like Shit

You Look Like Shit.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Skyline

Skyline ***

Paranormal Activity has a lot to answer for. Costing only $15,000 to make, its huge success at the box office has opened the door for a whole new kind of filmmaking to emerge on a big scale – filmmakers making films for low budgets free of interference from meddling studio executives. This is something that liberates filmmakers to make the films that they want to make without having to worry about things such as whether the property is commercially viable or casting actors who are bankable.

Film Preview - For Colored Girls

Preview

Unless you saw his appearance on the 24th May 2010 episode of The Graham Norton Show or noticed him in his rather obscure cameo appearance as the head of Starfleet Academy in last year’s Star Trek movie, the name Tyler Perry is unlikely to mean much to any British people reading this.

After all, it was only this September that a Tyler Perry film first got released in this country despite his films having been like clockwork in American cinemas – where he is currently eight for eight in the box office hit department –

Film Review with Robert Mann - You Again

You Again **

The concept for You Again is one of those that is almost timeless and that has great comic potential, dealing with themes that could readily be applied to almost any era and that many, young or old, will undoubtedly be able to relate to – the horrors of high school and having that one person who just made your life a living hell.

Movember - Great Mos In Film - Pryor/Smalls/Russell

Yes, I'm back with yet more choices for some great Mos in film.  How about suggesting some for me?

We have...

Chico & Rita

Here is the theatrical trailer for animated film Chico and Rita.  Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment.

Two Minutes Silence

Outrage Trailer

Rejoice for he has risen! No not Mr. Christ, Takeshi Kitano!

To be fair he never was really gone. The last few releases from the lord of Yakuza films have seen Mr. Kitano take introspective looks at his own persona -Takeshis', Glory To The Filmmaker! and Achilles & The Tortoise.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Due Date

Due Date *** 

Last year’s The Hangover was the perfect example of a sleeper hit, a film that came out of nowhere and with just one hilarious trailer and stellar word of mouth became one of the most eagerly anticipated movies of the year, hype that promptly turned it into both one of the best reviewed films and one of the biggest box office successes of 2009, even outgrossing some of the year’s biggest blockbuster movies.

Trailer: Rare Exports

Oh You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I'm telling you why: 





Cause Rare Exports is coming to Cinemas!

Disturbing Memories

*Spoilers on the horizon*

When I was young slip of boy I was pretty much scared of most horror films. I genuinely didn't want to take a bath after seeing Jaws The Revenge as a five year old. When I see it now I laugh at what a fool I was and basically every aspect of that film. When I watched Critters I had to keep checking under all the sofas and beds in my house for creepy little fuzz balls and the first time I watched The X-Files episode 'Squeeze' I couldn't go anywhere near ventilation covers or fire places.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Let Me In

Let Me In ****½ 

Let Me In is the first horror movie to be released by Hammer Film Productions in more than thirty years, their last horror feature being 1976’s To The Devil A Daughter. You may think the return of Hammer, the production studio responsible for producing some of the most iconic horror movies ever made (or the British ones at least), would be a pretty big deal but, alas, this is not the Hammer that many horror fans have known and loved over the years.

DVD Review: Shooting Robert King

Originating as a documentary for the BBC, Shooting Robert King is a fascinating and often dark look into the world of war photography and journalism. Despite being a hotch-potch of footage shot over 15 years, Richard Parry's film is coherent, well paced and ultimately riveting.

Movie Review: Mega Piranha (TV)

According to imdb.com Mega Piranha is classified as an “action, horror, sci-fi” film, when in fact this made for TV movie should be categorised under “sad, really, really sad”. Yes, folks, this is one of those movies that would make any reviewer weep and repent for their sins (and not in a good way). The acting was weak, the CGI was pathetic and not to mention that the dialogue pretty much sucked! And that’s me being nice about it! 

Applause For Award Winning Danish Film

New Danish film Applause will be opening in America, in preparation for awards season. The film, which stars Danish household name Paprika Steen, has been surrounded by Oscar buzz, and has also been submitted for consideration for Best Actress for the Golden Globes and SAG awards.

Super There Will Be Blood

Contestants have been creating little 60 second gems for a short film competition. In the last week this film has been popping up on a lot of sites. This film is a Super Nintendo version of the epic There Will Be Blood.

A Post Of Two Tron Posters

 The old one...

...and the new one.

Film Review with Robert Mann - Henry John and the Little Bug

Henry John and the Little Bug ****½

Having premiered at the Hollyshorts Film Festival in Hollywood on August 8th 2010, short film Henry John and the Little Bug emerged triumphant, going on to win awards in two categories, receiving both an Honourable Mention and taking home the Audience Choice Award for August 8th.

Movember - Great Mos In Film - Weathers/Gable/Goose

Here are some more choices for some great Mos in film.  I've had a few suggestions in so far and some are very impressive.  You could suggest some for me if you wish.

This evening's choices are...

Cinema Release: Involuntary

Isn't it funny how people act differently when in groups? Involuntary is a little Swedish film by director Ruben Östland, charting the exploits of a collection of people as they interact with each other.

Frozen - A Review

Horror isn’t usually the sort of film I like, not because I get scared too easy it’s just that some of the concepts of horror films sound more suited to be a comedy film, so three people trapped on a ski lift over night is just right, hell this is nearly a rip off from the best episode of Bottom.

Review - The House That Drips Blood On Alex

'Based on a Story'

Usually I wouldn't bother wasting your time with a review of a viral film. But this I think is an exception. The House That Drips Blood on Alex is the master Tommy Wiseau's follow up to the 2003 classic The Room. Seven years in the making and 12 mins in length. House is nearly worth the wait.

The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn

Empire have the scoop, these guys told me.
The first pics of The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn and they look stunning!

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings

Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, the TV anime adaptation of the hit Capcom video game series, is produced by Production I.G. (Blade Of The Immortal; the Ghost In The Shell series; Kill Bill) and directed by Itsuro Kawasaki (Tsubasa Chronicle The Movie: The Princess Of The Country Of Birdcages), this epic, period action series set in feudal Japan is packed with energy, thrills and eye-popping animation right from the start.  It's released on a two-disc set featuring all 13 episodes of the show's first season.

Movember - Great Mos In Film - Connery/Jules/Borat

I haven't quite decided which style of moustache I'm going to be rocking this Movember, so while researching this, I thought I would share some of what I think are some of the best Mos in film.  There's loads, so I will stagger my choices throughout Movember.  Maybe you could suggest some for me?

This evening I'm throwing down three...

New Trailer: Midnight Son

Here's a nice little post-Halloween treat from me to you. A vampire indie flick that looks very intriguing. According to the press release: "It's a gritty, realistic new look at the vampire genre."

Film Review with Robert Mann - Burke and Hare

Burke and Hare ***

As inspirations for comedies go, it would probably hard to find one more macabre than that of Burke and Hare, the new comedy from John Landis, the director of such films as Animal House, The Blues Brothers and Trading Places who has been largely out of the picture since directing 1998’s Blues Brothers 2000, which stars Simon Pegg and Andy Serkis as the titular duo.