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Film review: The Time Of Their Lives starring Joan Collins, Pauline Collins and Franco Nero

Ahead of Mother’s Day (26 March), Vertigo is releasing Roger Goldby’s feel-good comedy The Time Of Their Lives starring iconic legends including Golden Globe-winner Dame Joan Collins (DYNASTY, ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE), Oscar nominee Pauline Collins (SHIRLEY VALENTINE, QUARTET) and Italian heartthrob Franco Nero (DJANGO, DJANGO UNCHAINED). It’s out on 10 March.      The…
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Oscars 2017 and why I believe that the real winners are family movies

The Oscars 2017 will be remembered for the controversy, the portrayal of diversity and La La Land. But actually I think the real winners are the family movies that Disney and other producers have made in 2016.  Full list of Oscars 2017 winners can be found here. Here are my thoughts on the most controversial awards of the year. Reflecting on the most sought after film awards, Oscars 2017 can…
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Film Review: CERTAIN WOMEN (out 3 March 2017) starring Michelle Williams & Kristen Stewart

CERTAIN WOMEN is a movie about women and how they are strong to cope with all sorts of situations thrown to them in life. It will release just before International Women’s Day. It’s certainly a film aimed at women with a stellar cast which includes Michelle Williams, Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern and Lily Gladstone. The story Produced by Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Anish…
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DVD Review: LA BAMBA (1987 - newly restored)

Who doesn’t know the tune La Bamba? A song that can make people jump from their chairs, that makes you want to dance until your feet are sore and which is synonymous for party. I was 17 when the film La Bamba, the All-American rock to riches story of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens starring Lou Diamond Phillips, was released in 1987 (don’t start calculating my age now!). It made a…
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DVD Review: Shaun the sheep: PIZZA PARTY

Shaun the Sheep and his friends never disappoint my 10 year old son Diego who is a super fan of anything that is produced  by Aarman. The latest DVD is out now and is called Shaun the sheep: PIZZA PARTY. Diego has already watched it 5 times and cannot get enough. His dad seems equally amused by the DVD. Once again Aardman has proven to be the ultimate filmmaking company for the whole…
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London Mums’ exclusive chat! Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick talk about their Trolls & 80’s Disco

Don’t miss London Mums’ exclusive chat with Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick talking about their Trolls & 80’s Disco. Enjoy! It’s a real treat!          Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick talk exclusively to London Mums about their Trolls’ characters in the upbeat hair rising colourful DreamWorks’ comedy TROLLS filled with unbelievable adventure and…
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Film Review: LEGO Batman Movie

Ahead of the previews this weekend, London Mums are pleased to give you an insight of the the LEGO Batman Movie including the kids’ views and reviews as well as a brilliant Behind The Bricks Featurette. The story In the irreverent spirit of fun that made The LEGO Movie a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen…
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Future Films heads up: Unforgettable (out on 21 April 2017)

I am so excited about the forthcoming release of dramatic thriller Unforgettable, a new film by Warner Bros, due in UK cinemas on 21 April 2017, about a woman who sets out to make life hell for her ex-husband’s new wife. Katherine Heigl is one of the most talented actresses at the moment, one of my favourite ones both on the big screen (two of my favourite comedies include 27 Dresses…
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Top 10 best karaoke songs for the whole family

Inspired by the latest animation SING starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoom, Tori Kelly, Taron Egerton and Seth McFarlane, just pre-released in the UK (but officially out on 27 January), London Mums have compiled the top 10 best karaoke songs for the whole family. We had a SING themed karaoke party at the weekend and we sang out hearts out with these tunes from the brilliant soundtrack…
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Watch out for new Aardman film EARLY MAN starring EDDIE REDMAYNE & Tom Hiddleston

I expect great things from Early Man, a new Aardman movie announced by STUDIOCANAL. The new animation features the man of the moment Eddie Redmayne who has joined Nick Park’s new prehistoric comedy adventure called EARLY MAN as the voice of Dug. He is in good company with Tom Hiddleston and Maisie Williams. Aardman EARLY MAN EDDIE REDMAYNE ANNOUNCED as the voice of Dug Nick Park recently…
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