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Guardians of the Galaxy - Apple Store Q&A

7/31/2014

by Jo Johnstone

The Apple Store on Regents Street is once again packed. A large crowd has gathered before the set stage and the cameras are in place. Every seat is filled with additional seating at the sides. Looking at the crowd a theme is clear with Captain America Shields and Marvel signs on more than a few tees. You could easily guess that Marvel have assembled, (get it) a new film from its core of heroes The Avengers. The second in the super franchise is not until next year but till then we look at a group from the other end of the Marvel universe.

Guardians of the Galaxy is the latest Marvel comic series to make its way to the big screen. Based on the adventures of intergalactic traveller Peter Quill aka Star Lord and a band of outcasts who vow to protect the galaxy.

The film is directed by Indie film maker James Gunn and stars Saturdays Night Lives Chris Pratt. Also starring in the film is WWF Wrestler Dave Bautista.

The Nut Job - Review

7/30/2014

by Jo Johnstone

Cute creatures have always been used as a draw to family films. They can strike an instant link with audiences old and young alike. With animation, an array of cute creatures can either be the ingenuity of animators working with a good story or a gimmick to appeal to children. Sadly, The Nut Job falls into the latter category as an unimaginative and underdeveloped film.

Hide Your Smiling Faces - Review

7/29/2014

by Jo Johnstone

Hide Your Smiling Faces falls under the coming of age genre that will always resonate for audiences. Whether you watch with a sense of past nostalgia or current sympathy, its an eternal genre. With this first time directors début, Hide Your Smiling Faces, you get an atmospheric and stylishy realistic youth encounter. Sadly, the films lack of story makes it fall short of its beautiful cinematography and talented young cast.

Penguins of Madagascar - North Wind HQ

7/26/2014

Movies in Motion: The Lego Movie & How It Should've Ended

7/25/2014

by Jo Johnstone
Its that time of the month again.

Our monthly dive into stop-motion animation has looked at some great work. There have been tears shed and jaws left hanging open but for this mouth feature we're going for something a little lighter.

This year audiences everywhere marvelled at the awesomness that was The Lego Movie. The film delivered a freshness and originality that no one predicted. Since myself and the I'm With Geek family have already gushed over the film, we look at a work inspired by the film. Today, we're looking at the work of How It Should Have Ended who parody the much loved movie in their first stop-motion episode.

Who is Dayani Cristal? - Review

7/22/2014

by Jo Johnstone

With the constant struggle between the developing world, who yearn for better opportunities and the developed world, who fear that immigration will strain their countries resources. There is no easy answer or solution on how to best handle immigration. With the documentary, Who is Dayani Cristal? director Marc Silver aims to present a personal story to the debate while trying to discover the identity of one man.

The documentary begins with the discovery of a body. The unidentified man has died while trying to illegally enter America through the Arizona desert. Despite his lack of identification the Pima County Morgue team investigating his death have one clue, a tattoo across his chest that reads ‘Dayani Cristal’. Through the work of the morgue team, a missing border crossers family and the personal journey of one man the film builds a picture of how and why people chose to cross the American border.

How To Train Your Kite

7/10/2014

The Hundred-Year-Old Man who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared Review‏

6/30/2014

by Jo Johnstone

Film can often be accused of neglecting tales of the elderly. With Hollywood and the mainstream mostly concerned with the young and beautiful our elders are often pitted to the side lines of film. Yet with the release of Swedish comedy The Hundred-Year-Old Man who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared, an elder takes centre stage.

Chef - Review

6/24/2014

by Jo Johnstone

Actor director Jon Favreau is most commonly known as the director of the first two Iron Man instalments. After reinvigorating one of Marvel's greatest heroes Favreau has turned his attention to a personal project, Chef, that sees him playing a chef rediscovering his love of cooking. The result proves that Favreau can transfer his talents from action to comedy.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 - Gala

6/22/2014

by Jo Johnstone

The Vue Cinema in Leicester Square is unrecognisable. Posters featuring dragons are hung in every direction and the entrance is lined with giant rocks and bushes to recreated the Viking island of Berk. This is all to celebrate the release of Dreamworks hotly anticipated sequel How To Train Your Dragon 2.

The film, set five years after the original, returns us to Berk as Vikings and dragons live together in harmony. Hiccup and his Night Fury are still best friends as they explore the world around them. When travelling, the young Viking stumbles across dragon catches and meets the mysterious dragon rider. The dragon rider is, in fact, a blast from Hiccup's past who protects dragon's from the dreaded Drago Bloodvist. Hiccup must unite all the dragons to stop Bloodvist and protect his home and family.

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Guardians of the Galaxy - Apple Store Q&A

The Nut Job - Review

Hide Your Smiling Faces - Review

Penguins of Madagascar - North Wind HQ

Movies in Motion: The Lego Movie & How It Should've Ended

Who is Dayani Cristal? - Review

How To Train Your Kite

The Hundred-Year-Old Man who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared Review‏

Chef - Review

How To Train Your Dragon 2 - Gala

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