Brad Pitt as an actor is a bit of a throwback to the golden period of Hollywood, where charisma and glamour are part of the mystery of what makes someone a “star”. Whatever the qualities are Brad Pitt has it in abundance. He dominates the screen in director David Ayer’s gritty story of a former…
Overtheshoulder was lucky to be invited to the London Gala Screening of FALL 2: DEADPOINT the sequel to the jaw dropping action original, and a lot of fun it was too with lots of pre-movie entertainment. But, what about the film itself? This survival thriller is a direct sequel to FALL, and begins with Jax…
The Story opens with the murder of a white schoolteacher by an unknown Black person, as his pregnant wife watches. From the very beginning, you know you are in for a tense and uncomfortable story. Cue ambitious young Black journalist Yvonne (Letitia Wright), who joins the newspaper’s Vanguard desk, covering stories about the Black community….
Saoirse Ronan in BAD APPLES proves yet again that the Irish actress is one of the most versatile performers of her generation. She plays Maria, an exhausted primary school teacher forced to take drastic action against Danny (Eddie Walker) an 11 year old foul-mouthed class bully who pushes her to her absolute limit. In a…
I was lucky enough to catch the first two episodes of Hit Point a couple of weeks ago at a special screening hosted by DDA at BAFTA, 195 Piccadilly, and I’ve been looking forward to sharing my thoughts ever since. The series follows two thirty-something detectives, Leo (Nick Blood) and Bella (Saffron Hocking) , whose latest investigation…
Just a quick warning before we begin – this review contains spoilers throughout. After watching Spider-Man: Brand New Day, I can honestly say this is the strongest entry in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man saga so far. The film delivers everything I want from a Spider-Man story the emotion, the humour, the action, and most importantly, it remembers…
The Odyssey is one of the oldest stories in history. You could say it’s the origin of the hero, quest and adventure genre, mysteriously written or perhaps handed down orally in the 9th or 8th century BC. Christopher Nolan gives us a version equal to its iconic status. The story tells the tale of Odysseus and…
While audiences remember the performances they see on screen, there’s an entire team working behind the scenes to help bring those moments to life. Among them are stand-ins and doubles, whose work ensures everything from lighting and camera positions to continuity is ready before the cameras roll. Actor Caitlin Florence Rose experienced that first-hand while…
Not every Harlan Coben adaptation hooks me from the very first episode, but I always give them a chance because I know there is usually a twist around the corner that changes everything. I Will Find You takes its time getting there, but if you stick with it, you’re rewarded with an intriguing mystery, strong performances and…
Your Fault London wastes no time pulling you back into chaos, chemistry, and emotional tension delivering a sequel that feels bigger, hotter, and far more addictive than expected. Thanks to Amazon Prime Video and DDA Global, I was invited to attend the global premiere, going in completely blind having not seen the original Spanish series. For…
