Fire in the Blood Documentary: DVD Preview

"Fire in the Blood" is a documentary film that will be available on DVD on 24th March 2014.  If you have not heard the story of "Fire in the Blood" then you certainly should listen up. It tells quite an unbelievable story, one in which will make you shudder at the thought of it. You can see our review of "Fire in the Blood" here.

An intricate tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’

It describes the events that have taken place recently that saw Western pharmaceutical companies and governments cause the death of ten million African people and global southerners after 1996 by restricting access to low-cost AIDS drugs. For us this is a story that needs to be told and should be watched by all when it is released on DVD. The documentary last for 84 minutes and is directed by Dylan Mohan Gray. It includes contributions from Bill Clinton and Desmond Tutu. 

The untold story focusses on the incredible team who worked together to stop the 'crime of the century'. Setbacks have occurred though and the real fight for life-saving medicine for all is only just starting. This is a documentary film that needs to be seen all over and needs support as events like this should not be happening in this day and age. You can watch the trailer below which alone is very powerful.

"Fire in the Blood" Trailer

For more information on the "Fire in the Blood" documentary please see the official website here. 

Question Time: What Actors Would You Like To See Work Together Again?

With rumours starting that  "The Wolf of Wall Street" pair Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill are to work together again on an Olympic bomber drama called ‘The Ballad of Richard Jewell’ we want to ask what actors you would like to see team up again.

 

We will get things rolling with our picks:

 

1 - George Clooney and Brad Pitt

 

We loved these two working together in the Oceans franchise and would like to see them collaborate again. Clooney has recently teamed up with Matt Damon who also starred in Oceans for "The Monuments Men" (2014). It would be great to see Clooney and Pitt back together for a film that could be as good as their previous collaborations.

 

Pitt and Clooney in "Oceans Eleven" (2011)

 

2 - Jamie Foxx and Christoph Waltz

 

These two came together for Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained" (2012) and worked very well together.  A great balance on screen - both bringing a range of skills for the audience to see. It would be interesting to see if they could work together again and produce something as entertaining as Django.

 

Waltz and Foxx in "Django Unchained" (2012)

 

Let us know who you would like to see back together by commenting below.

Super Bowl Spots: Transformers 4 and Spider-Man 2 Trailers

Last night saw the hugely anticipated Super Bowl game between Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks with the Seahawks taking victory in a dominating manner. However, for film fans around the world it was not just the match that we were interested in, more the half time Super Bowl Spots. With it being one of sports biggest events it is the perfect opportunity for film advertisement.  You can see a list of all of the Super Bowl Spots here. We are going to focus on two of the trailers that featured at the half time break; "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction" and "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." 

Transformers 4: Age of Extinction

  

 

PREPARE FOR EXTINCTION. That's right - at last we have our first glimpse of the action that is and will be "Transformers 4: Age of Extinction."  In true Michael Bay style, CGI has been used to the fullest effect but lets be honest, would we expect anything different? So, back to the trailer itself, which gives a glimpse/blink of the action at most - so do not look away. We get to see Mark Wahlberg who plays a mechanic and things do not look like they are going well for him; his daughter seems to have been taken as an attack is happening.  We also get to see Optimus Prime riding what looks like a robotic dinosaur/dragon. Watch the trailer for yourself and let us know your thoughts.  Is the reboot going to work for Michael Bay and the Transformers franchise or is it going to be one film to many?

 

 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 

 

One word - WOW! What a trailer. This really does look like it is going to be one of the better Spider-Man films that has ever been released.  Andrew Garfield reprises his role as our favourite web slinging superhero that is Spider-Man but this time he is up against a much more difficult enemy.  We say, enemy, but really we mean enemies.  Jamie Foxx can be seen playing Electro, an employee of Oscorp who unfortunately inherits electronic abilities.  His anger at being a 'nobody' fuels him to cause havoc on the city.  Not only this, but we also get to see Harry Osborn and  the Oscorp vision of the future; with clips of The Rhino and Green Goblin. In one scene you can also see bionic octopus arms that surely will end up belonging to Doctor Octopus.  With not long to wait, we are certainly looking forward to the release of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" on 18th April 2014. Do you think this will be the best Spider-Man movie ever? Is it enough to challenge Marvel's own success of Thor, Captain America and Iron-Man?

M+F Reviews Week 2 Update

Hey guys, here is our second update from M+F Reviews. It has been another good week for our reviews but unfortunately we were unable to upload any new movie reviews in the last few days due to being away. Anyway, here are the film we have reviewed in the past week in alphabetical order:

 

jOBS

Kick-Ass 2

Riddick

Runner Runner

 

 

Highest M+F Rating: Kick-Ass 2

Featured Film: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

 

 

That concludes the films we have reviewed this week. Please remember that when we say 'Highest M+F Rating,' this is for the films we have reviewed for that specific week.  We have a good week lined up for reviews including, "I'm Not There" (2007) and "Elysium" (2013).

 



RIP Philip Seymour Hoffman

This is the type of news we do not like to have to report on. Unfortunately today Philip Seymour Hoffman has passed away. While it is still unclear and rather speculative - reports suggest that his death was drug related.  The actor has had a previous history with drug use and re-admitted himself into rehab last year. The news comes as a shock to everyone.

 

Oscar winner Hoffman had recent success in "The Master" (2012) and also featured in the Hunger Games film franchise, with the latest still to be filmed.  It is terrible news and we send out condolences to his family and friends.

 

Philip Seymour Hoffman in The Hunger Games