Film
Has Spielberg done it again?
Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story cost more than £100 million to make and market. And it's now doing the rounds at cinemas up and down the UK. The original 1961 version – lovingly crafted by Robert... read more »
The greatest story rarely told
I am sure many of us will be sitting down to watch one, two or more of the many iconic festive films that broadcasters will be offering up during the Christmas period. The likes of It’s A Wonderful... read more »
Blood boils at bland Bond
I've been a James Bond fan for more than 60 years. Until now! As a 20-year-old, I had every first edition of the Bond books and was the proud possessor of a signed letter from the author, Ian... read more »
Ghoul survivor, 2021-style...
It's been 37 long years since Ghostbusters first hit the silver screen – and a couple of bodged sequels have done nothing to affect the hope among movie-goers that one day a worthy stablemate of the original... read more »
Fogle's inspiring quest...
The BBC series Scotland’s Sacred Islands is so much more than a travel programme. It’s an adventure; a mighty quest! Like all the best heroes in all the best stories, Ben Fogle undertakes a challenging physical journey only... read more »
Our debt to 'Patch' Adams
What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word 'hospital' – and what pops into your head when a doctor's name is mentioned? To me, these words conjure up images of cold white clinical buildings,... read more »
No time like the present
My mission was clear: I had to see the new James Bond film as quickly as possible after waiting more than 18 months for the new 007 blockbuster to come to the big screen. So, on the night... read more »
New high for Craig's 007
Daniel Craig portrays the least promiscuous iteration of 007, according to the publishers of a new interactive guide. With the James Bond franchise breaking all box office records in the UK since No Time To Die was released last week, OLBG's Bond Breakdown has delved... read more »