Sunday, July 19

Moon

Director: Duncan Jones

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/

Review: Really interesting story with an absolutely gorgeous score that drags a little towards the end but ultimately picks up.

Go see it if: You want another serious science fiction (finally)

And if you liked: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Alien

Added cult bonus: Matt Berry

Thursday, July 16

Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Director: Sacha Gervasi

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1157605/

Review: A fascinating documentary that's tough to watch at parts but the Spinal Tap parallels seem too close to be unintentional.

Rent it if: You want a better idea of the struggle that can happen within the music industry.

And if you liked: This is Spinal Tap, Some Kind of Monster

Friday, July 10

Brüno

Director: Larry Charles

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0889583/

Review: Quite funny and enjoyable but ultimately feels rather safe even when it's shocking.

Go see it if: You can handle some graphic nudity and graphic gay sex humour.

And if you liked: Borat, American Pie, Superbad

Saturday, July 4

Public Enemies

Director: Michael Mann

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1152836/

Review: Some fantastic cinematography and composition but is let down by it's black & white characterisation and length.

Go see it if: You can handle some violence.

And if you liked: Miller's Crossing, The Black Dahlia