Film Review: Bumblebee

Travis Knight's Bumblebee spin-off flies into cinemas this Boxing Day – we caught an early preview to see what all the buzz is about. 

2017 Blockbusters: Winners and Losers

Amazonian warriors, talking racoons and resurrected Egyptian mummies; 2017 has certainly had plenty for film fans from all walks of life to enjoy. 

From unexpected successes to high-profile bombs, this year  has seen its fair share of ups and downs, and with the curtain closing on another blockbuster season, I thought now would be a good time to sit back and assess the varying winners and losers.

Which films, stars and studios have seen their stocks rise? Who has had a nightmare summer season? Give my conclusions a quick read and let me know what you think in the comments section down below!

Deconstructing the Struggles of Cinematic Universes

Cinematic universes are all the rage right now – but some studios aren’t learning the right lessons from the success of their peers. 

Film Review: Transformers - The Last Knight

The Last Knight is two steps forward and one step backward for the Transformers series.

The 2014 Fuzzies Movie Awards

A hastily thrown-together round-up of the good, the bad and the ugly from the last 12 months, with some cheeky little honorary awards thrown in for a bit of fun.

I wanted to write something kind of tongue-in-cheek to go with the best actor/director waffle which usually rounds off the year. Let me know what you think in the comments section below!

Plus, keep your eyes peeled for my Top 10 Films of 2014 post in the next few weeks! (Bonus points for anyone who can correctly guess the Top 3 in the comments of this post!)

My Top 5 Worst Films of 2014

For the most part, my blogging experience is for talking about and celebrating awesome movies. Films that make you woop, cheer, punch the air, cry, gasp and sing with joy.

And yet, there is the odd film that sticks out as being utter shite. Every now and again, a movie comes along that is just so bad, so completely crap it just has to be ripped apart. Welcome then, to my Top 5 Worst Films of 2014.

How Transformers Wooed China (VOR #23)

If this summer season has proved anything, it's that international audiences, particularly Asian ones, are playing an increasingly pivotal role in a film's financial fortune. Wait, shut up Rhys. This isn't news to anyone. Maybe not, but that doesn't make it any less true. In fact, it's very much the shape of things to come...

2014 Blockbusters: Winners and Losers

Now that "blockbuster season" is starting to wind down for another year, I figured it was a good time to sit back and assess the winners and losers from what has been a thoroughly captivating season of mainstream, big-budget cinema (for the most part anyway). 

What films and studios saw their stock rise over the past few months? And who had a nightmare 2014? Check out my thoughts below!

Rank the Films: Transformers

As any regular reader of feeling fuzzier will know, lists are pretty darn nifty. We have a profound appreciation for straight-up lists. This is the thinking behind Rank the Films, a regular feature that pulls apart the pros and cons of a series of films, ranking them in order of bad to good. 

In this edition, I put the Transformers films under the microscope - from 2007's original to this week's new release, Age of Extinction. What'll come out on top? Well, read on...

Film Review: Transformers - Age of Extinction

Transformers: Age of Extinction is the fourth entry into the divisive Hasbro film franchise; with a fresh cast including Marky Mark himself, can director Michael Bay attain critical acclaim and restore fan faith in the series?

Voice of Reason #8: In-Flight Films

Okay, so a recent flight across Australia got me thinking; what is the best kind of film to watch in-transit? Airlines often populate their in-flight entertainment systems with a miniature digital library of cinematic treats, with my last flight offering everything from the thrilling and often satirical Argo to the cutesy and family-friendly Mr. Poppers' Penguins.

So what to choose? With so much on offer, it can feel overwhelming trying to whittle it down. You weigh each option up carefully, not wanting mess up such a crucial decision. Before you know it, you've spent so long trying to choose that the plane is now landing and you've missed your chance. Bummer!

So anyway, here we have a few ground rules (or should that be sky rules?) on what not to pick next time you are trapped inside a tightly packed metal tube with hundreds of complete strangers and you need to find a way to pass the time.