On Thursday 30th of June, as a contributor for the London Mums magazine I got the opportunity to review The Railway Children Return at a private screening at Soho House. It is a beautifully emotional movie for the whole family. A must-see this summer.
The story
Inspired by one of the most beloved British family films of all time, The Railway Children Return is an enchanting, moving…
When life hands you lemons, turn them into minions. The Minions movie in 2015 which separated the wholesome hoard from Gru was entertaining and allowed them to shine in their own light, having deservedly stolen the show in the Despicable Me films.
There’s a satisfaction in this latest film of seeing them reunited, or perhaps pre-united, and the writers nicely balance the ingredients of their…
As a huge fan of Elvis Presley, I could have never imagined anyone interpreting my idol. But yet in new biopic Elvis, energetic young actor, Austin Butler, seemed almost possessed by the spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll and made me feel emotional as if Elvis would still be alive. Read my review here to find out why I believe Elvis is the best movie of the past decade. It will be released…
If you put Toystory, Star Wars and Back to the Future in a blender, what comes out is Pixar’s new animation Lightyear. Three years after the release ofToy Story 4, Buzz Lightyear is back. Pixar has never really disappointed me and this spin-offis possibly the best animation that has come out of the Disney family in the past three years. A must-watch for the whole family. If you…
Cinecittà, the state-owned company whose main shareholder is the Italian Ministry of Culture, have launched their new film season THE WAVE which celebrates the new wave of female filmmakers working in Italy today. The season runs from 15 to 19 June at the Ciné Lumière, Kensington, which is also home to Cinecittà’s long-running film festival CINEMA MADE IN ITALY.
London audiences will be able…
Last night, London Mums‘ contributors were invited to watch a Universal Studios production of Jurassic World Dominion which hits UK cinemas on 10th June 2022.
The plot
Jurassic World Dominion is the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard are joined by Oscar®-winner Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum and Sam Neill…
Parallel Mothers isPedro Almodóvar’s latest feature film starring his long-time collaborator Penélope Cruz as a middle-aged mother involved in a moving baby-swap drama.Spanish auteur’sBAFTA and Oscar Nominatedmovieis out on Digital Download today andavailable onon Blu-ray™, DVD and Video on Demand now.
Parallel Mothers is Almodóvar’s 22nd…
36 years afterTop Gun (1986) hit cinemas worldwide, Tom Cruise returns in his flight suit as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for Top Gun’s sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. This filmfollows now Captain ‘Maverick’, who has purposely avoided an advancement in rank after thirty years of service, while he is put in charge of a training group ofTopGungraduates for a special…
The ever-optimistic Koala, Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey), and his cast have big dreams of staging their most dazzling show yet in the glittering entertainment capital of the world, Redshore City. There’s just one hitch: they must persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star, Clay Calloway (Bono), to join them. Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Ash (Scarlett Johansson), Johnny (Taron Egerton)…
I recently attended a screening of Father Stu – a new release from Columbia Pictures, distributed by Sony Pictures. The story is largely based on the true story of a boxer turned priest, who is then diagnosed with an incurable muscle wasting disease, shortly after his ordination.
In the film, Mark Wahlberg plays Father Stu, with Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver as his parents. The film starts with…