Rated M Inspired by a true story, and based on the international best-seller by Hans Fallada, ALONE IN BERLIN shines the light on two ordinary German people who made an extraordinary impact. Video Preview: Berlin, 1940. Working class couple Otto and Anna Quangel (Brendan Gleeson and Emma Thompson) receive the news that their only son has been killed on the … [Read more...]
Movie Review: Monster Trucks
I finished off a big weekend with an afternoon at Event Cinemas in Marion for an advanced screening of Monster Trucks with my family thanks to Paramount Pictures. I'll be honest, I didn't do a lot of research before jumping at this chance. I saw Monster Trucks and figured my boys would love it, they both love playing with their cars and trucks. The family and I headed out … [Read more...]
User Review: The Secret Life of Pets
The holidays are almost upon us, again, so what better time to hook the family up with a new family friendly movie to occupy the kids on the long hot days that leaving the house just seems a little too hard. The Secret Life of Pets released at the cinemas earlier this year and was a huge hit with adults and children alike, now it's being released on 4K Ultra HD™, 3D … [Read more...]
Members Only Giveaway: ALLIED
Today we are lucky enough to have in season double passes to check out the new Brad Pitt movie ALLIED in cinemas Boxing Day, what better way to recover from a big Christmas Day than relaxing in a dark cinema with Brad Pitt.... I can't think of much I'd rather do. This competition is an exclusive for Beauty and Lace Club members only, so if you aren't a member yet now is the … [Read more...]
User Reviews: Up For Love
Romantic comedy is a favoured movie genre across the world, it's great for date night, girls night and just a little time out, whether it be in the cinema or your own lounge room. A new release beginning in cinemas across the country on December 1 is Up For Love, a French romantic comedy about overcoming prejudices to find love. The movie stars Jean Dujardin whom you may … [Read more...]
User Reviews: Blood Father
Mel Gibson is back in an action flick that sounds like it will hail to his glory days. Blood Father brings Gibson back to the big screen with elements of Payback in an action thriller that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Starring with William H. Macy, Diego Luna, Erin Moriarty, Elisabeth Röhm and Ryan Dorsey, Gibson stars as John Link - an ex-con trying … [Read more...]
User Reviews: Trapped DVD
Today we have something new and exciting for our members. Recently we have been able to offer members the chance to head to the cinema and review a movie for us. Now we are able to offer our first DVD for review. TRAPPED is the story of police officer Andri Olafsson who left behind a questionable past in Reykjavik for the small town life at the bottom of a beautiful fjord … [Read more...]
Coming Soon: Bridget Jones Baby
Oscar winners Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth are joined by Patrick Dempsey for the next chapter of the world’s favorite singleton in Bridget Jones’s Baby. Directed by Sharon Maguire (Bridget Jones’s Diary), the new film in the beloved comedy series based on creator Helen Fielding’s heroine finds Bridget unexpectedly expecting. After breaking up with Mark Darcy (Firth), … [Read more...]
Top 5 Grossing Films From 2015 And What This Means For The Future
2015 was a bumper year for cinema with five releases passing the fabled $1 billion box office milestone, and three even passing the $1.5 billion barrier. Records were created then promptly broken sometimes a matter of months later - mostly by the tidal wave that was the release of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ in December. Disney made one of the best cinematic investment … [Read more...]
Is This the Scariest Movie of 2016?
So, I don't often watch the old horror genre, I like my sleep filled with fluffy dreams and not nightmares (although I do have a soft spot for American Horror Story - Lady Gaga, you amazed me), but back on topic - apparently The Witch is one of the scariest movies of 2016. That being said, I tend not to find witches frightening and I feel expectations may be a little high … [Read more...]