There’s a film out this week called We Bought A Zoo. Not since he starred in Siamese twin comedy Stuck On You has a film with Matt Damon done exactly what it says on the tin so precisely. To mark the release of director Cameron Crowe’s latest, Ross McG takes a look at the best cinematic moments to take place in a zoo. Please do not feed the blogger… Continue reading
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The Six Best Movie Moments In Zoos
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Movies, Zoos on March 12, 2012 by Ross McGThe Best Johns In Cinema
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags John, John Carter, Johns, Movies on March 6, 2012 by Ross McGThis week sees the release of John Carter, the Mars-based smash-em-up action picture from Pixar genius Andrew Stanton. To mark the fact that the film is about a guy called John, Ross McG runs through some of the best cinema characters to carry one of the most common names around. We’re being strict too – no Jonathans or Johnnys allowed! That will be another post… Continue reading
Top Five… Most Memorable Hotels In The Movies
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Hotels, Movies on February 20, 2012 by Ross McGThis week sees the release of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy and Maggie Smith. But what are the best hotels in cinema? Ross McG checks into the best and worst on offer. Continue reading
Top Six… Movies That Sound Ideal For Valentine’s Day But Definitely Are Not
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Movies, Valentine's Day on February 13, 2012 by Ross McGAhhhh… Valentine’s Day. Whether you think it is a total crock of bullcrap or the most wonderful day of the year, it’s here again. And what better way to celebrate it than by looking at a collection of films that sound like perfect Valentine’s evening viewing with that special someone, yet are about as romantic as a piece of mould growing in your fridge. Ross McG is your non-Love Guru… Continue reading
Best and Worst… Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Darth Vader, Ewan McGregor, George Lucas, Liam Neeson, Movies, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace on February 7, 2012 by Ross McGAnother week, another Star Wars re-release: this time it’s Episode I – The Phantom Menace, which is in cinemas in a few days. Yes, that’s right… the film most of you all hated is now in 3D! Brilliant! To mark this momentous cash-in/occasion, Ross McG takes a closer look at the first film (chronologically) in the series, pointing out both its Dark and Light sides of the Force. Or something. Continue reading
Top Five Movies With ‘Man’ In The Title
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Dustin Hoffman, Movies, rain man, Steve Martin, Tom Cruise on February 2, 2012 by Ross McGTo mark the release later this week of thriller Man On A Ledge with Sam Worthington, Ross McG from http://www.rossvross.com weaves his way through the greatest ‘Man’ films. Continue reading
Top Five… Horses in Movies
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags animals, Horses, Movies, Steven Spielberg, War Horse on January 24, 2012 by Ross McGGiddee up for an equine movie top five from Ross McG. With Steven Spielberg’s War Horse currently galloping through cinemas, we take a look at some other four-legged big screen wonders. No animals were harmed during the writing of this feature…
Top Five… Sex Taboos in Movies
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags 9 Songs, A Clockwork Orange, Brokeback Mountain, Heath Ledger, Movies, Sex, Taboos on January 23, 2012 by Ross McDWhen one has an insatiable sexual appetite, it helps when you look like Michael Fassbender. With Shame hitting cinemas, Ross McD takes a look (strictly for research purposes of course) at the top five films to break sexual taboos. Continue reading










