I’ve always been a fan of Anthony Horowitz’s YA book Stormbreaker, first published in 2000. I never wanted to watch…
This is a remarkable black and white film, based on Alan Sillitoe’s short story which was part of a collection…
When I first saw this film at the cinema, I was confused. It begins halfway through the story, with an…
Jane Austen’s novel of 1815 is given the nineties rom-com treatment in this charming film, which was released the year…
Roald Dahl’s book for children, The BFG, was published in 1982 and an animated film was released in 1989. I’m…
I watched the second film in the Fantastic Beasts series last year and was a little confused by the plot.…
Rural setting? Check. Innocent but free-spirited female protagonist? Check. Sequence of tragic events caused by misunderstandings and the workings of…
H G Wells’ 1898 science fiction classic is updated for the 21st century in this Spielberg-directed box office hit. Like…
I have read Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 novel twice, but it was never a favourite. I think some of the meaning…
I love the film but I didn’t intend to read the screenplay… until I watched the sequel, The Crimes of…