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This quirky science fiction comedy is a characteristic feature by iconoclastic director Tim Burton, known to moviegoers for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such '50s and '60s science-fiction films as The Day the Earth .. Read more
| Starring | Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan |
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| Director | Tim Burton |
| Genres | Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy |
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The Fantastic Mr Fox Released: On DVD 1st March Wes Anderson’s foray into feline animation has courted much applause. Having opened the London Film Festival last year, the star-studded voice cast arrives onto DVD fresh from the success of BAFTA & Oscar nominations. With beautifully applied stop-motion animation, this is Anderson at his best. Watch the trailer | Find out more Alice in Wonderland Released: In cinemas 5th March Burton is back. His unique take on Lewis Carroll’s... Read more
Harrison Ford has beaten Michael Douglas and Bill Pullman to the top of a new Internet survey to find the best Hollywood president. Ford's turn as President James Marshall in Air Force One landed him 38 per cent of the vote in the MovieTickets.com poll, held over the weekend (13-14Feb10) to mark Presidents Day in America on Monday (15Feb10). Douglas' portrayal of President Andrew Shepherd in 1995 film The American President earned him second place with 21 per cent of the 30,000 votes cast.... Read more
Around the World in 80 Days (1989) Before breaking through the Hollywood barrier, Pierce Brosnan became a British household name as Phileas Fog, in the TV mini-series of Around the World in 80 Days. Also starring Eric Idle, Roddy McDowell and Christopher Lee. The TV series ran a different course to the book, incorporating its own historical figures such as Queen Victoria, to add a more contemporary feel. Find out more The Lawnmower Man (1992) Brosnan’s first notable move from TV to film... Read more
Films have been traditionally associated with ample amounts of money, large production values and big talent. But now the small screen is catching up with its older and more glamorous big sister. Budgets have increased and actors are being rewarded fat salaries for their work on the box. And so we have seen an increase in a more polished television shows with glossier sets, brighter costumes and bigger names. We chart some of the best movies stars to have made the transition into televisionR Read more
This Sporting Life: What Happens When Sports Heroes Act Up? Eric Cantona and Ken Loach. These are not names you would immediately put together. One is a multi-millionaire (surely?) ex footballer, revered by millons of fans; and French. The other is a proud socialist from middle-England (Nuneaton), who has rejected the big money offers; his films are admired but by a relatively small number of committed film buffs. What's more, Ken Loach is a dedicated supporter of Bath FC. I'm guessing there... Read more