Tag Archives: Dominic Cooper

Film review | The Devil’s Double – Standing in a psychopath’s shoes… and wearing his clothes too

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Jason Best

Dominic Cooper delivers a mesmerising dual performance in The Devil’s Double, a gaudy, gory thriller inspired by the intertwined lives of Saddam Hussein’s psychopathic eldest son and the man who became his body double. As Saddam’s playboy son Uday, he’s … Continue reading →

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Big Screen – this week’s top ten at the cinema…

Posted on 10 April 2011 by Dean & Ellen

Hop Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed… Blending animation and live action, this Easter-themed family comedy follows the Easter Bunny’s offspring as he heads to Hollywood in the hope of becoming a drummer in a rock ‘n’ roll band! If you can see … Continue reading →

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Tamara Drewe – Stephen Frears’ rustic romp puts the sex into Posy Simmonds’ Wessex

Posted on 28 March 2011 by Jason Best

Posy Simmonds’ acclaimed graphic novel Tamara Drewe becomes an entertaining rustic romp in the hands of director Stephen Frears and a spot-on cast of rising home-grown stars and stalwart character actors. Gemma Arterton is perfect as the eponymous heroine, a … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | The History Boys -a great inspirational teacher movie

Posted on 10 September 2010 by Beth Williams

The History Boys is a Sheffield-set inspirational teacher movie based on the Alan Bennett play of the same name. It has a great cast, including Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, James Corden and of course, Dominic Cooper (who stars … Continue reading →

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Out on DVD | An Education – Carey Mulligan’s Jenny learns lessons in life & love

Posted on 8 March 2010 by Jason Best

Rising star Carey Mulligan won a well-deserved Bafta and an Oscar nomination for her pitch-perfect performance as the teenage protagonist of sharp, smart, witty coming-of-age drama An Education. Scripted by Nick Hornby from the memoir by journalist Lynn Barber, the … Continue reading →

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Win the Two Disc Special Edition of Mamma Mia!

Posted on 19 November 2009 by Beth Williams

If you haven’t yet seen Mamma Mia! then where have you been? It was the biggest film sensation of 2008! And now, it’s back in 2009 for a two disc ultimate party edition packed with loads of fabulous new extras. … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | The Duchess – and wigs

Posted on 3 October 2009 by Beth Williams

At a recent fancy dress party I sported a long blonde wig (I’m usually a brunette with a shortish do). After a few hours I really got in touch with my inner blonde, and so did everyone else. So, when … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Mamma Mia! My my, how can I resist you?

Posted on 23 June 2009 by Beth Williams

Ten reasons why I can’t resist this film: 1.     The Abba soundtrack. Thank you, Abba, for the music. There’s nothing more infectious than an Abba song. 2. Meryl Streep as super trouper Donna is the perfect role model for women … Continue reading →

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The Best View – The Duchess

Posted on 5 September 2008 by Jason Best

Why does Keira Knightley arouse such loathing? Type the words ‘I hate Keira Knightley’ into Google and blog after blog pops up to denounce her for being too skinny, for sounding too posh, for pouting too much, for having funny … Continue reading →

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