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Italian Cinema celebrating Italian women filmmakers arrives in London - 15 – 19 June 2022

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…
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Film review: Jurassic World Dominion starring Chris Pratt

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…
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Film review: Parallel Mothers by Pedro Almodóvar 

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…
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Film review: Top Gun: Maverick starrring Tom Cruise

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…
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Product reviews

Gardening made simple review and exclusive offer to London Mums

My friends would say that I am not the gardening type and that I don’t have much of a green thumb. Well, it’s kind of true and I only have a small garden. However, recently I was gifted a Gin kit from Muddy Trowelthat has made gardening very easy for me. With Spring now in full bloom, the state of our outdoor spaces at home is well and truly in focus. From family…
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Film review: Sing 2

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)…
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Book of the week: 'Xavier and his magical Blueberry Muffins' by Anges de Sucre

Anges de Sucre are known for their amazing cakes and creations, but recently they ventured out down the path of releasing a kids’ cookbook. So, what’s the big deal? Well this isnt just any old cookbook with a few photos and ingredients listed with a vague description and method to follow. No, this is a cookbook designed to get kids into baking, by merging a story with a recipe to follow…
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Film review: Father Stu starring Mark Wahlberg

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…
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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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