Cinema Review: Excision

Screened as part of Leeds International Film Festival, Leon Nicholson takes a look at Excision starring AnnaLynne McCord and Traci Lords. Excision is defined as the complete removal of an organ, tumour, tissue or bone via surgery. So with a title such as this should the viewer know what to expect? Conceived from the short film of the same name, Excision focuses on the life of Pauline; a delusional, troubled schoolgirl suffering from nightmarish visions... Read More

DVD Review: Contraband

Leon Nicholson takes a look at Contraband starring Mark Wahlberg, Kate Beckinsale and Ben Foster. Available now on DVD and Blu-Ray. How far would you go to protect your family? Would you consider breaking the law to defend your loved ones? Is it possible for someone to leave their somewhat chequered past behind or does it haunt them for the rest of their lives? Contraband attempts to pose a few of these questions? Legendary smuggler Chris Farraday... Read More

DVD Review: X-Men: First Class

Leon Nicholson reviews X-Men: First Class starring James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender. Currently available on DVD & Blu-Ray. Let’s be brutally honest – superhero/comic book adaptations over the last few years have been distinctly average. With the exception of The Dark Knight, Kick Ass and Watchmen, (which experienced an almighty battering at the Box Office - but in reality a brilliant movie) a fair few of these genre films have been... Read More