Statham vs Massive Prehistoric Shark: My thoughts on “The Meg”

Rating: ★★ 1/2 Before I start my review, I think I should add a quick disclaimer. I knew fine well that I wasn’t walking into a Oscar-worthy, perfect film as soon as I booked my ticket for The Meg. With the exception of Jaws, how many shark films have actually been award worthy? We’ve seen a huge boom in shark popularity ranging from plausible to the downright stupid (yes Sharknado, I’m … Continue reading Statham vs Massive Prehistoric Shark: My thoughts on “The Meg”

lucygoestohollywoodAugust 19, 2018May 6, 2019Leave a comment

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Mental health in the 60s: “Mad To Be Normal” review

Rating: ★★★★ I’ll admit, whenever I see David Tennant’s name on a cast list I get excited. As a long time fan, I’ve watched him play a variety of roles brilliantly. So when I was given the opportunity to review Mad To Be Normal and I learned what the plot was, how could I refuse? Set in the 60s, the film follows Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing and … Continue reading Mental health in the 60s: “Mad To Be Normal” review

lucygoestohollywoodAugust 4, 2018May 6, 2019Leave a comment

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Lucy Goes to Film Screenings: My thoughts on “Charismata”

Rating: ★★★★ Recently, I was invited to a private film screening in Soho. I’m grateful that I got this opportunity and that I got to talk to some of the people involved with Charismata. It was a lovely evening and I want to say a huge thank you to the cast and crew for having me! I went into Charismata completely blind, all I knew was that it … Continue reading Lucy Goes to Film Screenings: My thoughts on “Charismata”

lucygoestohollywoodJune 17, 2017January 11, 20204 Comments

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T2 Trainspotting: Choose Life, Choose a F*cking Good Sequel

“So, Mark, what have you been up to? For 20 years?” Rating: ★★★★★ Feel free to debate me on this one, but Danny Boyle’s T2: Trainspotting is the most anticipated sequel we’ve had in a long time. Loosely based on Irvine Welsh’s novel Porno, and set 20 years after the original, the film follows the adventures of Renton, Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie, who captivated … Continue reading T2 Trainspotting: Choose Life, Choose a F*cking Good Sequel

lucygoestohollywoodFebruary 4, 2017January 10, 20202 Comments