It is always very interesting for me to talk to filmmakers and movie stars who can offer insights into films I love. I was honoured to be at a bloggers’ roundtable to chat withOscar-nominated female directorAva DuVernay (known for the film Selma) and 14 years old star childStorm Reid, who at her early age has already worked on big film including 12 Years of Slave. They not…
Paddington 2 DVD is out now for all the super fans of the London Peruvian bear and all fans of London movies.Paddington 2is effectively a sequel but it’s so good that it is actually better than the original Paddington film.I mentioned in my review thatPaddington 2is the best family comedy of 2017 and my series of interviews with the cast and talents only proves…
A Wrinkle in Time is Disney’s latest feature film that celebrates female empowerment and diversity and calls for everyone tobe ‘warriors who serve the good and light in the universe’ andprotect peace and happiness against evil forces such as envy and jealousy that threaten the world. A Wrinkle in Time’sscreenplay isAva DuVernay’s adaptation of Madeleine…
Finally I have managed to get the DVD ofEarth: One Amazing Daymade by BBC Earth Films, the studio that producedEarth. My son Diego and I absolutelylove watching clips at breakfast before the school run. It is an astonishing journey revealing the power of the natural world. If you enjoyed the BBC Earth documentaries and Deep Blue you will love this. Read my review…
If you like Dracula and monster comedies, you will enjoyMonster Family.This truly global family adventure features an all-star voice cast, including Emily Watson (On Chesil Beach), Jason Isaacs (The Death of Stalin), Nick Frost (The Huntsman: Winter’s War), Jessica Brown Findlay (Downton Abbey), Celia Imrie (Bridget Jones’s Diary) and Catherine Tate (Doctor Who). Monster Family…
Everyone always has a favourite… Pick yours from the 10 best animated monsters.
Big or small, evil or cuddly: the world of animation boasts a lot of different kinds of monsters. Here are ten of the best.
The Beast, Beauty And The Beast (1991)
Despite only being a kind of part-time monster – he was originally a prince, and turns back into one at the end once he’s won the heart of…
Movie goers will be delighted to know that Sky Cinema will bring viewers in the UK and Ireland exclusive coverage of the 90th Oscars® on a dedicated channel that will also feature over 100 past winners.
Available in the collection of films on Sky Cinema Oscars® are some of the best movies to have taken home statues over the years, including Best Picture winners Forrest Gump (1994), The…
Danny Pudi, Ben Schwartz and Kate Micucci are the voices behind three quack-tacular characters in Disney’s DuckTales. London Mums have caught up with the talented trio for the loony lowdown on bickering brothers and barmy banter inside the recording booth… Woo-oo! WhenDisneyoffered me the opportunity to feature thisexclusiveDucktales interviewIhad…
London Mums magazine receives letters from readers regularly and this is one from Dracula himself wanting to share his dating tips on Singles Awareness Day. (giggle, giggle) Take them with a pinch of salt and … garlic!
‘Hello there! Dracula here. As an incredibly charming and charismatic gentleman with several centuries’ worth of experience, I thought I’d offer some advice…
London Mums have chosen their top films to look forward to in 2018, some of which are suitable for the whole family and others that are pure entertainment just for the mums and dads. As it appears some of the old classic stories are revisited in 2018 and represented with a more contemporary look and feel. Is this a sign of lacking creativity or a nostalgia revival?
Here they are (click on…