Ryan Reynolds may not be the best thing to have come out of Canada, but he is quite close to it. One of the best and most popular actors in the world at the moment, Reynolds has been entertaining and enthralling people around the world for over 20 years. The Canadian first gained fame in the American sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, which ran from 1998 until 2001. Reynolds played the role of Michael Eugene Leslie “Berg” Berge, a handsome young man studying medicine at college and with boyish charm and a mischievous character who creates chaos and mayhem in his friends’ lives. It was Two Guys and a Girl that saw Reynolds make his mark as a comic actor who appeals to teenagers and young adults. Continue reading →

Gambling is not an uncommon theme used in movies. You have probably seen countless movies that featured gambling in them. It could be a movie about a casino tournament, sports with wagering involved, or an action flick with gambling as an essential component of the plot. If you are looking for a gambling-themed movie you want to enjoy over the weekend, consider the following options. Continue reading →

The new film Molly’s Game is the keenly awaited directorial debut of Aaron Sorkin. It is labelled as a crime drama and it follows the fortunes of “poker princess” Molly Bloom (played by Jessica Chastain) and her exclusive underground poker business.
With a $30 million budget, some star names, and a gripping story, this is set to be one of the most talked-about movie releases over the festive period, so what is it all about and how good is it? Continue reading →

There have been many classic pop culture rivalries over the years including Star Wars vs Star Trek, Coke vs Pepsi and even Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird if you’re a member of the ‘ball is life’ crew. However, the ongoing battle between Marvel and DC is without a doubt the most relevant in terms of the current film industry and many would concede that whilst it’s mostly a matter of personal preference with regards to the comic book franchises, Marvel are without a doubt winning the war when it comes to producing the most watchable movies (at least in recent times). Continue reading →

Artistic inspiration can come in many forms and Ireland is a country full of directors that have been inspired by stories around them. Sure, the backstreets of Dublin don’t have the same sheen as Hollywood Boulevard, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less impressive as a movie backdrop. In this rundown of top flicks, we’ve picked out three of the best movies filmed in Ireland and what inspired them. Continue reading →

Chances are that at some point in your life you’ve felt unlucky. Even if it was just for a day, you may have felt as though you have been bequeathed a superpower that causes you to get the raw end of every deal, to trip up constantly despite there being nothing there to fall over. It is this feeling that has led to thousands of books, charms and DVDs on the topic of luck being sold on Amazon and elsewhere, though it’s difficult to really explain. In the 2003 movie The Cooler, our protagonist Bernie Lootz (William H. Macy) not only feels this way constantly, but can even pass his bad luck on to others. Continue reading →

Every film fan will know that there’s more to movies than just following the plot lines. And several films have become massive hits in the interior design circles thanks to some stunning examples of innovative set design.

Whether it’s a faux leather sofa like the one in Mia’s contemporary apartment in Pulp Fiction, or embracing mid-century bohemianism in Holly Golightly’s flat in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, there’s plenty of interior design inspiration to be found in our favourite movies. Continue reading →