Film & Books
FILM: See the city-wide premiere of Tomorrow at MK Gallery Events Space
The film tells the story of its co-producers, Cyril Dion and Melanie Laurent. In 2012 Cyril Dion, French activist, author and journalist, discovered a study in the journal Nature, stating that humankind could disappear between 2040 and 2100, if we don’t drastically change our way of life......
In Review: The Great Wall is 'a riot of colour, action and wonderful nonsense'
A 'Jason Bourne meets Game of Thrones' fantasy which sees Matt Damon and Pedro Pascal's mercenary medieval soldiers holed up in the titular ancient barrier to help the Chinese 'Rainbow Army' battle beasties who want to literally consume mankind....
In Review: Hidden Figures gets full marks from Total MK's critic
Sneaking in just before BAFTA/Oscar fortnight later this month is this criminally under nominated drama that shines a light into hitherto unreported corners of history to educate and delight us about the sterling work of black female professionals of the past....
In Review: The Lego Batman Movie
For me, an avowed animationphobe, this first sequel to the successful Lego Movie from 2014 features some of the best detailed computer animation I've ever seen......
Harry Potter fans flock to Waterstone's intu for the annual celebratory book night
Wizards and witches began arriving early for the Harry Potter Book Night, with most opting to travel by car or come on foot. One witch coyly noted that “Travelling by broomstick is all well and good, but it’s a bit draughty on a windy night – and there’s lots of good places to park here!” ...
In Review: Hacksaw Ridge is 'gruesome, gritty and slickly made' says our Reel Reviewer
Although it won't win many awards for new and interesting types of supporting characters, situations and dialogue (although, what war film has?) director Mel Gibson's directing comeback is a gruesome, gritty and slickly made movie anyway....