Papadopoulos & Sons (TBC)



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 Pappadopoulos & Sons is a great, heart warming and valid film that depicts some of the realities of our modern Greek/Cypriot society. It addresses key points about our values, morals, successes and our failures. As a community it highlights our long standing community spirit and how, no matter what, we will be there for each other.

This transcends into the actual advertising for the film as the director Marcus Markou self distributed the film and the support was fantastic, showing how we value the progression of our fellow Greeks.

The film stars Stephen Dillane as 'Harry' - the millionaire gone bust and he is just a treat! Playing the almost self loathing Greek - as far away from a traditional Greek man and Father as you can get - but he pulls it all together at the end, realising that 'Success is the joy you feel'.

Georges Corraface is brilliant as the lovable 'Uncle Spiros' and he really reminds me of one of my relatives! It's all about dancing, having fun and appreciating the little that you have - my motto always. I like the fact that this film highlights the great potential we all have to start from scratch if we have to - and that a good entrepreneur will always land on his/her feet.

It is full of optimism beneath some sad scenes, the audience's response was a positive one in the cinema last night and I know that there are more great things to come from Markou. He is self motivated and can clearly make a cinema worthy film off his own back! Hollywood - who needs them when you have the backing of the Greeks!

Check out the trailer and take a trip to your local Cineworld, it may only be on our screens for a short while. Below are the details of where you can book to see the film. Let me know your comments below.

I will be mentioning this on LGR next Saturday - especially since Vasilis Panyayi (producer/programme organiser/presenter on LGR) had a guest role in this film which suprised me no end!

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The Guilt Trip (12A)

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Starring: Seth Rogan (Andrew), Barbara Streisand (Joyce)

Plot: Inventor Andrew sets upon a cross-country journey to pitch his cleaning invention to high end buyers but invites his single Mother for the ride to introduce her to an old flame. Along the way both Mother and Son learn to tolerate each others annoying habits and Andrew eventually benefits from his Mothers wisdom.

The Guilt Trip appears to be a very light hearted, predictable film but in fact it surprised me by being funny, heart warming and entertaining. Rogan and Streisand have great chemistry and fit well as a Mother-Son duo. I really enjoyed watching Streisand on screen - she has an air of authority and grace with great comedic skill. Rogan is always a favourite for me, very likable and charming but he is outshone by his co-star in this film.

Rating: 6/10 

Arnie Is Back In The Game!

Arnold Schwarzenegger in...
The Last Stand (15)

Well this was a real treat for me! I am a massive Arnie fan so watching this was a no brainer! I love the cheesy lines and the slightly unbelievable action sequences considering his age! However this film hits all the right spots. Arnie has not been defeated by his age but has come to terms with it by still holding his ground as one of the top action hero's while still maintaining a realistic edge.

This film has romance, action, more action and guns! What more could you ask for? I like the storyline of a highly dangerous drug cartel crossing the small town in his massive escape route to the Mexican Boarder to be faced with an unlikely team of misfits who come together to defend their Town. I also like the slight dig at the FBI who couldn't manage to stop the gangster while the small town of Sommerton had no problem!

My favourite quote has to be:

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''How do you feel Sheriff? - OLD''

What I love about Schwarzenegger films is the fact that you always come away from them remembering a tag line or a quote and this film does deliver:

''We are not going to let that guy come through our town without a fight''

My only niggling issue is the fact that Eduardo Noregia who played this ruthless drug cartel (Gabriel) is not really scary enough. He is very small and kind of cringey in his mannerisms (when trying to act tough) so I wish we had a better villain to fear! I fully enjoyed the fight scene at the end, as he showed some expert fighting moves but he was no match - seriously I felt like jumping in!



Good film, Great action sequences but not a tough enough cartel to take on Arnie!

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Revolutionary Road (2008)

I really enjoyed this film, watched it last night for the first time and I was in awe at how Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio played the inverse of their characters in Titanic (1997) 11 years ago. This is the only film since then that they have acted alongside each other. Fantastic portrayal of the breakdown of a relationship and of love. It was a whole different perspective of the pair and it really hits a nerve with me. Brilliant film but such a shame Leo didn't win the award for Best Actor here as his performance was top class.

Gangster Squad (15)

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Ganster Squad

This film is UNREAL! I knew from the moment I saw the poster that I was going to love it. It has everything, from romance to violence with a true story element and Mob bosses! It is set in 1949 when Mickey Cohen was at the height of his reign in LA and focuses on a secret police force set up to tear down his ruthless campaign to take over.

Every character is flawless in this film, excellent casting and great acting. Sean Penn as Cohen is effortless, he captures the cruel essence very well. I was really impressed by this line up but even more impressed with the delivery of their work. Each character is believable in the role and within that era. Emma Stone is on point as the sexy red-headed vixen and really shines in this film for me as a supporting actress, she has come a long way since Superbad as the lovely girl-next-door. Ryan Gosling is charismatic and easy to watch on screen, previously I have found him quite an introverted actor so it was a nice change. I could go on but to be honest I enjoyed every aspect of this film from the script, the cinematography and the casting.

I think this is the best film I have seen since Lawless and appeals to anyone who loves a good Gangster flick. It could have done with a little bit more violence, an 18 rating maybe as I felt parts were a little tame.

Faultless film, a real MUST SEE

2013 film viewing has kicked off in style!