I loved this film because it was one of the first movies that told the stories of African Americans without making the colour of their skin an issue. It was in the group with Love Jones, The Wood and Brown Sugar and pretty much featured the same group of people. Best Man is the story [...]
Archive | Films
RSSThe Bling Ring
0Do you remember that period when criminals were robbing celebrities’ homes when they were out at high profile events? It happened to Madonna when she was at a premiere with then husband Guy Ritchie and a few footballers after they appeared on the very OTT but entertaining MTV Cribs. These days it is really easy [...]
Beat Girl
0Following the huge success of talent based shows and films Step Up and Save the Last Dance it is only inevitable that the UK will come up with a version of their own. Yes we had StreetDance but that was a total cheese fest that no one took seriously. Beat Girl is a much more [...]
Scatter my Ashes at Bergdorf’s
0I love a good fashion documentary because like most glamorous businesses it is pretty fascinating to watch how things work from the sidelines. The September Issue wins hands down for being the most revered fly on the wall film about the fashion industry but wait a minute it looks like there is another pretender to [...]
What To Expect When You’re Expecting
1I saw this film at a press screening back in the summer but got to watch it again last week after picking up the DVD from Sainsburys. Watching it again made me realise what a charming film it is. What to Expect When You’re Expecting is a film about five couples who are getting ready [...]
I Don’t Know How She Does It
0It’s really hard to picture Sarah Jessica Parker as anyone else rather than Carrie Bradshaw and to be honest her work after Sex and the City has left a lot to be desired. However her role as Kate Reddy in the adaptation of Alison Pearson’s book is truly endearing. Kate is one of those modern day [...]
Fast Girls
0Well the Olympics are almost upon us and as the majority of the athletes flood into London on Monday, the city will really get into Olympic fever. Have you seen the London 2012 flags around the city? How cool do they look? I am really beginning to get into the spirit of things. As part [...]