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Blu-ray Review: Martin McDonagh’s IN BRUGES Is A Cracking Cult Hitman Comedy With Colin Farrell & Brendan Gleeson

Martin McDonagh’s In Bruges is a stone-cold cult classic. A modest hit when it was first released in 2008 ($33 million globally from a $15 budget), the black comedy hits the mark on all levels. The dark humour is funny and the dramatic beats are [...]

August 18, 2019

Review: Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS Is Well Composed But A Little Lacking

Steve McQueen makes his first foray into thriller territory with Widows, a screen adaptation of Linda LaPlante’s 1980s mini-series. Transplanting the action across the Atlantic to Chicago, McQueen brings his usual well composed direction to [...]

November 24, 2018

Against All Good Sense…The DUMBO Trailer

I know Dumbo isn’t for me – but against all odds, I know I’ll see this Disney remake. Tim Burton reuniting with Michael Keaton after 27 years. Colin Farrell. Danny Elfman. This shouldn’t be for me, but… Dumbo opens in [...]

November 15, 2018

Mel Gibson & Colin Farrell Are WAR PIGS

Movies In Focus favourites Mel Gibson and Colin Farrell are teaming for the revenge actioner, War Pigs. I might as well just hand over my money right now – Gibson and Farrell? That’s a scorching combination (but a terrible title). [...]

August 1, 2018

DVD Review: ROMAN J. ISRAEL ESQ. Has Good Characterisation But Poor Structure

A rare Denzel Washington film that failed to connect with audiences, Roman J. Israel, Esq. is the star’s lowest grossing film since Mississippi Masala back in 1992 (fun fact: both these films have terrible titles). Written and directed by Dan [...]

June 16, 2018

Umm, Yeah Here’s The Trailer For Tim Burton’s DUMBO

Movies In Focus isn’t the target audience for Disney’s new live action take on Dumbo (i.e. 30+ male). In fact, I shouldn’t even be writing about it. However, it’s directed by Tim Burton and it stars Colin Farrell and Michael [...]

June 13, 2018

Trailer: Crime Pays For Steve McQueen’s WIDOWS

It’s a change of pace for Steve McQueen with Widows. The crime thriller is certainly something different following the heavy-weight likes of Hunger, Shame and 12 Years A Slave. This one has a top-notch cast Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, [...]

June 4, 2018

Blu-Ray & DVD Review Round-Up: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME, THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER, PADDINGTON 2 & MORE

This time around: Love is in the air for Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name; Paul Schrader’s Blue Collar gets buttoned-up; Hugh Grant commits crimes against acting Paddington 2; Colin Farrell and Nicole Kidman get [...]

March 4, 2018

Trailer For THE KILLING OF A SACRED DEER With Colin Farrell Looks Cool And Classy

The Killing Of A Sacred Deer by Yorgos Lanthimos looks like a serious mood piece. The film got a mixed reaction at Cannes earlier in the year, but this looks like perfect fodder for Movies in Focus. Colin Farrell never gets the respect that he [...]

August 16, 2017

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD Review: Cyber Thriller GHOST IN THE SHELL Has A lot Of Glitches

You’ll settle cosily into your seat for Rupert Sanders’ Ghost In The Shell expecting a 21st Century sci-fi spectacle, but before you even hit the 20 minute mark you’ll be suddenly hit by a serious case of cinematic Deja Vu. Flashes of Blade [...]

July 27, 2017

Go Mel! Full List Of Golden Globe Nominations

The nominations for the 74th Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and Mel Gibson‘s Hacksaw Ridge has a strong showing (seven nods, same as La La Land). That’s what I call a comeback. Go Mel! A whole host of Movies In Focus [...]

December 12, 2016

Is This New Trailer For FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM Magic?

Warner Bros. has a lot riding on Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them. David Yates’ film has the potential to prolong and reinvigorate the Harry Potter franchise in ways that no one ever thought possible. It also gives Eddie Redmayne a nice [...]

April 11, 2016

CLOSED Competition: Win Quirky Comedy THE LOBSTER On Blu-ray

Quirky comedy The Lobster starring Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz hits DVD and blu-ray on February 8th. To celebrate, Movies In Focus is giving away 3 blu-ray discs of the film Check out the trailer: To be in with a chance of winning, all you need [...]

February 3, 2016

Blu-ray Review: TRUE DETECTIVE Season 2 Is A Dark And Complex Noir From Nic Pizzolatto

Nic Pizzolatto had a tough job following up the masterful first season of True Detective. The writer/producer could have pleased a lot of people if he’d replicated the formula for the follow-up and once again delivered a southern tinged murder [...]

January 16, 2016

You Get The Show You Deserve: Defending TRUE DETECTIVE Season 2

Nic Pizzolatto ripped apart the conventions of the detective story and rebuilt it from the ground up with the first season of True Detective. Not only did it feature ridiculously powerful performances from Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, [...]

July 25, 2015

Truly Tantalising Trailer For TRUE DETECTIVE Season 2

True Detective was one of the best things to ever air on television. It was a phenomenal show with superb writing and incredible performances. I don’t think anyone expects the second series to be as good, but Movies in Focus has faith in [...]

May 16, 2015

TRUE DETECTIVE Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Will The Magic Remain?

True Detective was one of the greatest things to ever grace television – it had the quality and mood of an 8 hour movie. That was partly down to Cary Fukunaga’s direction, the performances and chemistry of Matthew McConaughey and Woody [...]

April 10, 2015

St Patrick’s Day Special: Top Irish Actors

A rundown of the top Irish actors– be warned this isn’t a definitive list – these are just my top picks! Michael Fassbender When I first wrote this, Fassbender was the new acting kid on the block, and on the cusp of being the next big thing. [...]

March 16, 2013

A TOTAL RECALL Remake Isn’t That Bad An idea. Seriously.

The marketing of Total Recall is starting to ramp up as it approaches its August 3 release date. The first poster has been released and a trailer is on the way for the film which has come under a lot of fire for two reasons: 1) It’s a remake of a [...]

March 29, 2012

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