Monday 10 March 2014

Birds Eye View Film Festival Preview: 2014 Programme Announced


This morning the Birds Eye View Film Festival has announced details about its programme that runs for 6 days from the 8th to the 13th April 2014. It will feature plenty of film premieres, presentations and extra events. The Festival is going to celebrate the works of some of the most inspiring women directors and will present 19 features of which 10 will be UK premieres.

Films that will be shown at the Birds Eye View Film Festival 2014


  • Nothing Bad Can Happen - Katrin Gebbe
  • Watermark - Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky
  • Night Moves - Kelly Reichardt
  • Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me - Chiemi Karasawa
  • Lucky - Laura Checkoway
  • In Bloom - Nana Ekvtimishvili and Simon Groß
  • Swim Little Fish Swim - Lola Bessis and Ruben Amar
  • Pine Ridge - Anna Eborn
  • Bloody BeansNarimane Mari
  • Belville Baby - Mia Engberg
  • Bhaji on the Beach - Gurinder Chadha
  • Girlfriends - Claudia Weill
  • Best FriendsLena Dunham
  • Mathair - Kathryn Ferguson
  • Miu Miu's Womens Tales - Multiple Directors
  • Frayed - Georgina Oakley
  • The Cut - Genevieve Dulude-Decelles
  • NeedleAnahita Ghazvinizadeh
  • Famous Fred Joanna Quinn

The screenings will take place at BFI Southbank, Barbican, Curzon Solo, ICA, Electric Cinema, Hackney Picturehouse and Clapham Picturehouse.  There is plenty to see by great female filmmakers who deserve the credit and audience to showcase their works to as much as their male counterparts.  For more information on the Birds Eye Film Festival check there website: http://www.birds-eye-view.co.uk


M+F Reviews Week 7 Update


This week has been super busy at M+F Reviews which means we have not been able to post as many reviews as we would have liked. That being said, we still managed to get 4 film reviews done which is not a disaster.  This week was important as it also saw us attend our first film screening which was a great opportunity and experience.  Here are our latest reviews in alphabetical order: 


Highest M+F Rating: American Hustle - 8/10 / Titanic 8/10
Featured Film: Rush

We do have another busy week ahead but are aiming to keep our reviews coming out on a daily basis.  We have some exciting films to review this week including "Fire in the Blood" (2013) which comes out on DVD on 24th March. Also look out for our review of "The Incredible Hulk" (2008) which we watched this weekend but have been unable to post our review of yet.  As always feel free to comment on our reviews and provide feedback and join in the discussions we have whether you comment on our sites or speak to us on Twitter/Google +. 

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Monday 3 March 2014

Fading Gigolo Preview: UK Release Date Confirmation

"Fading Gigolo" has finally had its UK release date confirmed for the 23rd May 2014. The film is directed by and stars John Turturro.  The cast is further bolstered by the likes of Woody Allen, Sharon Stone, Sofia Vergara, Vanessa Paradis and Liev Schreiber.

Book store owner, Murray (Allen) is able to convince his friend Fioravante (Turturro) that he could make a fortune from becoming a professional gigolo. Murray becomes his pimp and his services start rolling out but one client, Avigal (Paradis), is watched closely by the local policemen called Dovi (Screiber).  As Fioravante's relationships unravel, comedy and love are apparent in the setting of the majestical New York City.

"Finding Gigolo" looks like it is going to be a great comedy with a good cast and director.  Do not forget it hits UK Cinemas on the 23rd May 2014.

M+F Reviews Week 6 Update

What a great week it has been for film with the Oscars having been awarded last night. We would like to start off our latest update by congratulating those who were nominated and won awards.  There were a lot of great films this year which is what we movie lovers like to see. 

On to our own update from M+F Reviews this last week has seen 6 new reviews go live which includes one film that we have rated 1/10 - the worst film we have seen up to date.  Here are our latest reviews in alphabetical order:


Highest M+F Rating: Rush
Featured Film: WALL-E

A positive week for our reviews with once again comments on older posts.  We have also had some great discussion on our Google + page which you can find us on here. We hope you enjoy reading our reviews and as always look out for our latest ones which will be coming on a daily basis, starting with "Welcome to Sarajevo" (1997).

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Thursday 27 February 2014

A Million Ways to Die in the West Preview: Trailer, Latest Artwork and New UK Release Date

"A Million Ways to Die in the West" is Seth MacFarlane's new movie and is one that is highly anticipated. 


The Family Guy creator has assembled a cast that includes Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Giovanni Ribisi, Neil Patrick Harris, Sarah SIlverman and Liam Neeson. He also stars in the film himself as Albert, who after losing a gun fight is left by his girlfriend who finds another suitor.  With help from a mysterious female who arrives out of nowhere Albert falls in love. With his new found courage Albert takes on the husband of his new female acquaintance but will he overcome the challenge or fail as he has done previously?

A MIllion Ways to Die in the West Preview

The film also has a new release date and is set to hit UK cinemas on 30th May 2014. With the success of "Ted" (2012) we cannot wait to see the next movie by MacFarlane and it certainly looks like it is going to be filled with action and laughs from the trailer below.


A Million Ways to Die in the West Trailer:


For more information check out the official website here: www.AMillionWays.com