Tom Watchorn

Spy is a superb comedy that ticks all the right boxes. It is self-aware, memorable, and is packed full of brilliantly hilarious characters with even funnier lines of dialogue. A desk-bound CIA analyst goes undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent a global disaster....

Two by Two (also known as Ooops! Noah is Gone…) is billed as the story of two families of animals on Noah’s Ark. The main characters aren’t animals which exist or have ever existed, and the design of these ‘Nestarians’ is so bizarre and neon that i can only assume that...

In 2014 Louie went from a show which cared not a jot about structure or storytelling to delivering what were essentially three sprawling TV movies – ‘The Elevator’, ‘Into The Woods’ and ‘Pamela’ – which were existential, dense and often rather sombre tales. It’s easy sometimes to forget that Louie is...

With the Second World War and its after effects dominating the previous decade, the 1950’s saw a huge increase in the production of science fiction and horror films. In particular, this decade has become known for the vast amount of monster movies released. The cause of this influx may...

Once upon a time, independent films were just that – films produced outside of the studio structure that emphasised the development of characters and thought-provoking stories. However, following the boom in demand for VHS in the 80’s and the substantial box office successes of particular indie films over the...

“Hello and welcome to the 87th Academy Awards, Live from Los Angeles…” (Translation: “Let’s party and celebrate Hollywood… in Hollywood!”) On February 22nd, the 87th Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. No surprise here. Hollywood is the home of the entertainment industry,...

Are you a fan of The Exorcist, Paranormal Activity or The Shining? Ever wondered what the first horror movies were like? Many film critics consider the movement of German Expressionism to hold such a significance. The movement’s importance within cinema derives from the intuitive work made in terms of addressing...