The Post is on my watch list.

Three Billboards looks interesting… only problem is, I’ve seen a lot of adverts for it (including ahem, billboards) and usually over advertised films are a bit crap.

Only film I’m really looking forward to in 2018 is… The Incredibles 2! 🙂

I see Fry has been replaced by Joanna Lumley at the BAFTAS.

Don’t know what she’ll be like but she couldn’t be any worse.

Always thought Fry was an unfunny, unctious and patronising blob.

Oh yeah! and Deadpool er 2… sequels are never as good though are they…

Sicario 2 is due soon, can’t wait.

I suspect the summer will be another endless stream of reboots, comic book films and rebooted comic book films but I’ve seen a few interesting things on the horizon like The Irishman

Black Panther is the first blockbuster and I think it’s got promise. Looks to be a good year.

Sequelitis? I’m old and confused cynical. Everything’s looking and feeling more like a brand/franchise than ever. Will we see peak McMovie?

It’s based on the first of a trio of books that’s pretty difficult to grasp. My fear is that it’ll bear scant relation to the themes that would be difficult to translate to film anyway. I don’t think it’ll be that good if I’m honest

Natalie’s OK, Alex can be very hit and miss, bless him.

Which makes me glad I don’t read as much these days. The endless book vs film bores the hell out of me, the best books don’t make the best films and the best films don’t make for good books. The medium is too different.

I saw someone posting another maze runner up there, remember the comment that at some point the maze runners should bump to the the hunger games and maybe another couple of ya franchises and have that brief moment crossover maybe over a beer then run off to complete their mission/story arc

No mention of ‘Darkest Hour’ yet?

Saw it last night and enjoyed it very much. It’s not perfect but I’d wholeheartedly recommend a watch.

Fair enough, just had a run of book readers going on about films recently (well it’s a recurring thing)

Planning to get a cinema season pass when I get beck to the UK to make the most of being in a city for those dark long evenings

Bikebuoy – cheers, didn’t know there was a Fahrenheit 451 production on the go. Odd sea monster movie would be Pacific Rim 2?

Legend – me too, really want it to be good but prepared to be disappointed.

Would be nice if we got an at least wrapped Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 by the end of the year. And Mega City One in production.

But if there was ever a most hyped release of the year…

In other niche news we have Alita: Battle Angel (Robert Rodriguez) which may be good or may be another manga ruined forever, The House with a Clock in its Walls which sounds terrifically compelling, The Jungle Book – Third Time Lucky, Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2, a Transformers movie NOT directed by Michael Bay and Princess Leia Mary Poppins Returns

And finally Mama Mia! which I’m sure we can all agree should be banned as a crime against humanity.

Also, Scarface? Really??

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri – just seen it, damn excellent. very different feel from McDonagh’s other films, but darkly humourous and thought provoking. Sam Rockwell is so good in it. Loved it.

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What makes you think that ? From what I’ve seen, it should be a cracker and follow the book pretty well

All the stuff with cars flying through the air and the like doesn’t sit right, also looked like he was in a ‘normal’ school? The full trailer looks better than the teaser though, some interesting sleeping quarters noted at the end…..

Saw The Darkest Hour yesterday and thought it was wonderful – the best film I have seen in a long time.

One of the trailers was for Isle of Dogs (mentioned above) which looks very interesting too – even if just to enjoy the stunning animation/filming etc – it looks beautifully constructed.

But as the film is pretty much entirely about that man doesn’t that make it a good film? I also thought some of the cinematography was wonderful – I liked the slow scrolling street scenes great (a fantastic way of conveying London still getting about its normal life despite what was unfolding around them) and some of the cut scenes in the lifts- the use of ‘portrait’ view with blackness to the left and right of the focus was great. AND! The colouring/lighting was wondrous at times (especially when in Buckingham Palace).

I agree 100% with you about Shape of Water though – it looks bobbins and I really can’t bring myself to want to watch it despite the reviews it has been getting.

Another thumbs up for 3 Billboards, very enjoyable film, its always good to get a real film in among the blockbusters.

3 billboards….brilliant