http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/ Stroud News and Journal /leisure/cinema/ en-gb Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:22:33 +0000 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:22:33 +0000 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/resources/images/544341/?type=rsslogo http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/ http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3818481.QUANTUM_OF_SOLACE__12A__/ Quantum of Solace is the first time that the plot of a Bond film follows on directly from a previous film, Casino Royale (2006). There James Bond was betrayed by Vesper, the first woman he ever falls in love with (the second being Tracy, who is murdered on their wedding day at the end of Her Majesty’s Secret Service) who then kills herself, despite her love for him. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:23:47 +0000 e6c877488d0823df0a5d32d98cee7362 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3818442.GHOST_TOWN__12A_/ THIS is a sort of 21st century Christmas Carol, but though melancholy it does have a comic and romantic theme. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:37:39 +0000 1dcd51e6638b5589ea56f1581feb2075 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3818429.THE_ROCKER__12A_/ THIS is a story about triumph over failure. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:09:06 +0000 0d74f9b9a3c6d20c014cadad0d336acd http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3749276.THE_HOUSE_BUNNY__PG_/ WHEN the star of this show says "The eyes are the nipples of the face" you pretty much know what you are in for - girlie giggles all the way. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:12:37 +0100 b8c8fb0bea41aa0b7f0e60534b499506 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3722022.Film_review___Brideshead_Revisted/ BRIDESHEAD REVISITED (12A) IN 1981 Evelyn Waugh’s amazing 1945 novel Brideshead Revisited was adapted by John Mortimer for a BBC series screened over 11 episodes and brilliantly directed by Charles Sturridge. It was a masterpiece of television, setting Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews off on the path to success. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:42:56 +0100 9ccfcd45f0f34885059b831beeb84d35 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/3717145.TROPIC_THUNDER/ In the action comedy Tropic Thunder, Ben Stiller plays pampered action superstar Tugg Speedman, who is cast in the biggest, most expensive war movie ever produced. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:38:15 +0100 6bc2b03e9a5535c1489ef948ca4cd7e3 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/2387390.THE_FORBIDDEN_KINGDOM__12A_/ THIS film, based on the Chinese legend of the Monkey King, the founder of kung fu principles, becomes effortlessly legendary due to the pairing of its stars. In this West meets East bash-about it joins for the first time martial arts aficionados Jackie Chan and Jet Li. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:05:00 +0100 03d823d90d48de3719bbecd35e1a329d http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/2379128.THE_MIST__15_/ AS DIRECTOR of The Shawshank Redemption, which is now rated at No 2 in IMDb's list of the best films of all time - to say nothing of his hugely successful The Green Mile - Frank Darabont's latest Stephen King book adaptation has been eagerly awaited. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:14:00 +0100 86451dabda962ea9cc3a6a22688a3f76 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/2377624.Mamma_Mia________How_can_I_resist_ya_/ MAMMA MIA! (PG) AT the time I remembered wondering how on earth they were going to make a stage musical around Abba songs, and then being blown away with the result. The show was delightfully jolly with the audience singing along to all their favourite songs. The three women who created that worldwide smash stage hit were director Phyllida Lloyd, screenwriter Catherine Johnson, and producer Judy Craymer, and again they gather together only this time to bring it to the big screen. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:25:00 +0100 a2dbcd25aa22fa694bf66c1e1b3394e2 http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/leisure/cinema/2113068.THE_OTHER_BOLEYN_GIRL__12A_/ WHY is it that three quintessentially English roles have gone to a couple of Americans and one Australian? Having just won two substantial Oscars this year it must be plain for any idiot to see that Britain has talent. So when this film's director Justin Chadwick says they were just perfect for the roles because "they're great actors", it sticks in my craw. Though it is fair to say the Australian Cate Blanchett did a fine job as Queen Elizabeth I, I still think that it is insulting to Americans to assume they would be unable to cope with an unknown name in the lead, but it is an even greater insult to us. We have a treasure trove of talent in this country that is struggling to get noticed in a profession in which 88% are out of work. But we also have a myriad of big names as well, so shame on you Mr. Chadwick. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:52:00 +0000 451cb8cbc515f588b53ac329f8d357ed