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La La Land

2016 – USA Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, J.K. Simmons Words: Joe H.   The film genre of the musical is one which is quite often dismissed before it is even explored, with many people saying “I don’t like… Continue Reading “La La Land”

Must See Movies: January

At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful. Take… Continue Reading “Must See Movies: January”

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016 – USA Director: Gareth Edwards Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Donnie Yen, Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker, Alan Tudyk, Wen Jiang, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelson  Words: S. Nix As the lights came back on at the end of the screening I attended, the rolling… Continue Reading “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

Best of 2016

2016 was a great year for cinema, and as the year comes to an end we’ve selected what we think are 10 of the best films released in the UK over the past year – click on the film title to see our review… Continue Reading “Best of 2016”

Must See Movies: December

At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful. Take… Continue Reading “Must See Movies: December”

Nocturnal Animals

2016 – USA Director – Tom Ford Starring – Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Michael Shannon, Armie Hammer Words – C. Abbott There is a moment in Tom Ford’s second feature that is something of a reflection on the narrative itself. Susan Morrow… Continue Reading “Nocturnal Animals”

American Honey

2016 – USA Director – Andrea Arnold Starring – Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough Words – C. Abbott   Many words are being spoken on the state of America today, politically and socially. While director Andrea Arnold doesn’t necessarily provide answers, she certainly… Continue Reading “American Honey”

Must See Movies: November

At Reel Steel we want to make sure you’re getting the most of your cinematic enthusiasm, so each month we put together our short list of some of the best new releases, from popcorn munching explosion fests to the often weird and wonderful. Take… Continue Reading “Must See Movies: November”

Doctor Strange

2016 – USA Director – Scott Derrickson Starring – Benedict Cumberbatch, Tilda Swinton, Mads Mikkelsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Benedict Wong Words – Joe H.   Over the years there have been some mind-bending Doctor Strange comic book stories that have redefined the boundaries… Continue Reading “Doctor Strange”

I, Daniel Blake

2016 – UK Director – Ken Loach Starring – Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Dylan McKiernan, Briana Shann Words – Joe H.   I, Daniel Blake is a return to the arena of social issues in British society from the acclaimed film director, Ken Loach.… Continue Reading “I, Daniel Blake”