We like nothing better here at RvR than a new series. And we also like giving unfairly derided movies a second chance. All we want you to do is tell us whether or not they deserve it or not. To kick off our new Reprieve feature Ross McG is going to plead the case for one of the most hated blockbusters in recent memory. Does Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull merit a fairer crap of Indy’s whip? Continue reading
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RvReprieve: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
Posted in REPRIEVES with tags George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones, Movies, Steven Spielberg on May 6, 2010 by Ross McGRvReview: Iron Man 2
Posted in REVIEWS with tags Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Movies, Review, Robert Downey Jr on April 29, 2010 by Ross McG
Iron Man is back. And this time he’s got one extra yellow stripe on his suit! Ross McG has been to check out the brilliantly named Iron Man 2. But what did he think? Find out in his spoiler-free review after the jump. Continue reading
Which movies have you not been able to finish?
Posted in COMMENT with tags Christian Bale, DVD, Gerard Butler, Gomorrah, Kate Beckinsale, Movies on April 14, 2010 by Ross McG
Some things are just too darn difficult to follow through right to the end. Monopoly. Baseball. The Oscars. But surely setting aside a measly two hours to watch a film in your own home should be no trouble, right? Wrong… Continue reading
What is the worst thing YOU have ever done at the cinema?
Posted in COMMENT with tags Film, Movies on March 17, 2010 by Ross McG
Movie-goers all have one thing in common. We all go to the movies and moan about other movie-goers. But if all movie-goers moan about other movie-goers’ behaviour at the cinema, then who is actually annoying others during the film? Answer: it’s us. All of us. Continue reading
Top Five… Worst Films To Be Nominated For The Best Picture Oscar
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Al Pacino, Best Picture, Movies, Oscar, Oscars, The Godfather on March 4, 2010 by Ross McG
Movie-goers often moan about the terrible films that won the Best Picture Oscar. But what about the even more terrible films that were a whisker away from doing it? Here they are… Continue reading
Top Five… Moments The Oscars Got It Wrong
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Al Pacino, Movies, Oscar, Oscars on March 3, 2010 by Ross McG
And the Oscar goes to… the totally wrong person! The Oscars are a bit like our parents – the reason we love ’em is because we very rarely agree with ’em. Here are the instances when the Academy voters really messed things up. Continue reading
Top Five… Peter Bradshaw one-star reviews
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Mamma Mia, Movies, Peter Bradshaw, REVIEWS, RocknRolla, The Incredible Hulk on February 25, 2010 by Ross McG
Fresh from OUR INTERVIEW with film critic Peter Bradshaw, we list The Guardian writer’s best ever reviews of the worst ever movies he’s seen. Fans of Pierce Brosnan, look away now… Continue reading
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What are the best movies you have watched on a plane?
Posted in COMMENT with tags Clint Eastwood, Movies, Paul Rudd, Plane, Planes, Wesley Snipes on April 20, 2010 by Ross McG98 Comments »