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Film review: Downton Abbey - A New Era 

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture sequel Downton Abbey – A New Era. Super fans of the series will rejoice seeing their stars back on the big screen.The original television series of Downton Abbey first aired 12 years ago on ITV in September 2010 and has since enjoyed six critically acclaimed seasons and a feature film, developing a devoted global…
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Bridgerton: This is what the regal dating phrases mean on the popular Netflix show

Everyone’s favourite period drama is back on Netflix. As well as the dashing gowns and lust-worthy mansions, we are also obsessed with the Regency slang on the hit show ‘Bridgerton’. I don’t know you, but I absolutely love Bridgerton with its frivolity and fashion, but particularly the conversations about love and sex using the most exquisite old-fashioned language. From its…
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Film review: Sonic The Hedgehog 2

On Sunday 27th March a group of young reporters and two adults, the ‘big kids’ of the group, attended a special screening of Sonic The Hedgehog 2 on behalf of London Mums Magazine. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is in cinemas now. The adorable blue character Sonic The Hedgehog is back, the sequel’s synopsis has Sonic and Tails stopping Robotnik from using the Master Emerald to take over Earth…
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Film review: Fantastic Beasts - The secrets of Dumbledore in cinemas 8 April 2022

Warner Bros. Pictures’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the newest adventure in the Wizarding World™ created by J.K. Rowling and is released in cinemas across the UK & Ireland on 8 April 2022. Find out why London Mums adored it and some exclusive gems behind the scenes with cast and film makers. The story Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark…
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Film review: Ambulance starring Jake Gyllenhaal

On Thursday 24th of March we attended a multimedia screening of Ambulance at Cineworld in Leicester Square. This was a Michael Bay production, do expect some action. Ambulance is in cinemas now. The story Two robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry. The trailer The verdict Ambulance is a frustrating film due to the lack of character development and the…
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Film Review: The Bad Guys

On Sunday 20th March 2022, London Mums and child reporters were invited to a Dreamworks Production to watch The Bad Guys. Think Ocean 11 meets Zootropolis and you get the general look and feel: Several reformed yet misunderstood criminal animals attempt to become good, with some disastrous results along the way. The story After a lifetime of legendary heists, notorious criminals Mr. Wolf, Mr.
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Film review: The Batman starring Robert Pattinson 

On Fridaythe4thof March,themost hotly anticipated superhero andaction-packed comic book film oftheyear,TheBatman, will hit our screens. The story From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves’ The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive…
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Film review: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Last Sunday we were invited to a spooktacular morning at Ham Yard Hotel for the screening of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania which can be viewed on Amazon Prime Video. Upon arrival we were greeted by scary hotel staff at ‘Hamsylvania’. Part of the hotel had been transformed to create a spooky feel. The theme of Hotel Transylvania: Transformaniaflowed through the hotel staff…
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Film review: Cyrano starring Peter Dinklage

Cyrano is written by Erica Schmidt and directed by award-winning director Joe Wright. A fresh, modern take on a classic form, Cyrano OST will be cherished by anyone whose playlists include songs such as; I Need My Girl, Light Years, England, Fake Empire, The System Only Dreams in Total Darkness…… Cyrano is the 4th production of the great romantic French play that I’ve seen. There have been…
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Film review: Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson and Maluma

Packed with original songs by Jennifer Lopez and global Latin music star Maluma,Marry Meis a light-hearted rom-com that lands in cinemas today in time for Valentine’s Day. InMarry Me, the pop superstar is trapped in a glass cage of fame and fortune, but takes ‘a leap of faith’ to unleash the vulnerable and ordinary self who only desires true love. The…
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