RvR’s world cinema expert Lord Ian O’Itall has seen every film ever made, ever. With the release of the bright, colourful, vibrant, funny, kid-friendly Rio, Lord Ian takes a look at the top five Brazilian films, and reveals why Rio is not exactly typical of the country’s cinema… Continue reading
Best in the World: Brazil
Posted in BEST IN THE WORLD with tags brazil, Cinema, Movies on April 7, 2011 by Lord Ian O'ItallDVD RvReview: The American
Posted in REVIEWS with tags Anton Corbijn, George Clooney, Movies, The American on April 6, 2011 by Ross McGAn acquaintance of mine went to see this in the cinema and came out calling it ‘The A-meh-rican’. But did I think it was a boring old load of crap like he did? Read below to find out. Continue reading
Poetry in Motion Pictures: Batman Begins
Posted in Poetry in Motion Pictures with tags Batman, Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan, Comics, Movies, Poem, Poetry, Superhero on March 31, 2011 by Ross McDWith Warner Bros talking this week about making ‘Batman Begins… Again’ in the form of the much mooted Justice League movie, where better to turn for some poetic cinematic justice than Christopher Nolan’s original Gotham City tale. Ross McG promises not to rhyme ‘bat’ with ‘cat’ in the poem below… Continue reading
April Fools’ Day Top Five: Most Ill-Advised Movie Pranks
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags April Fool, April Fools' Day, Movies, Pranks on March 31, 2011 by Ross McDIt’s the week of April Fools’ Day and innocent pranks are very much the order of the day. While more elaborate stunts may seem funny in the planning stages, there are often more serious consequences. Ross McD would like to dissuade children from trying any of the following at home without the supervision of a responsible adult. Unless you want them dead. Continue reading
Top Five… Worst Liam Neeson quotes
Posted in TOP FIVES with tags Batman Begins, Liam Neeson, Michael Collins, Movie quotes, Taken, The A-Team, The Phantome Menace, Unknown on March 28, 2011 by Ross McDJust when you think Liam Neeson has spouted the biggest load of sh*te ever… well, there’s always a bigger fish. To celebrate the release of Taken 2, sorry, Unknown, Ross McD reels em off on Phantom’s Cinerama… Continue reading
Poetry in Motion Pictures: Iron Man 2
Posted in Poetry in Motion Pictures with tags Comic, Iron Man, Movies, Poems, Poetry, Robert Downey Jr on March 24, 2011 by Ross McGIt’s time for a new series on Ross v Ross. It’s time to get PiMPed. For the next few weeks at least, we’re going to be breaking down some of your favourite films into stanza and verse. To kick the series off, Ross McG waxes all lyrical over Iron Man 2. If you think the poem needs another line, feel free to come up with your own in the comments section. Continue reading
Liar Liar v My Cousin Vinny
Posted in BATTLES with tags Jim Carrey, Joe Pesci, Law, Liar Liar, Marisa Tomei, Movies, My Cousin Vinny, Ralph Macchio on March 24, 2011 by rossvross
Order! Order! Matthew McConaughey may make a very good Lincoln Lawyer, but can he make you laugh? Judge now between these two jesters of the courts… Continue reading
DVD RvReview: The Kids Are All Right
Posted in REVIEWS with tags Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Movies, The Kids Are All Right on March 23, 2011 by Ross McGWas The Kids Are All Right all right? Let’s find out what Ross McG thought. And let’s hope there aren’t any more lame jokes like that in his review. Continue reading









