ROBOT OVERLORDS ★★★☆

If Steven Spielberg were making his 80s films today, this is probably what would be the result. Definitely a tale for kids, and I’m a little too old to be its target audience, but enjoyable, and a great tale of adventure where kids overcome challenges. If you liked The Goonies, then this’d be a good choice to check out. The story is about what happens when robots from outerspace take over the world for an undetermined time while they analyze humans, with the only rule being that no one is allowed to leave their house. Predictably the kids try to save the day. Great acting as usual by Ben Kingsley, and I didn’t realise the lead adult female was played by Gillian Anderson until the credits rolled.

MISSISSIPPI GRIND ★★★

Great performances by the two male leads, Ben Mendehlson and Ryan Reynolds, in an otherwise somewhat well trod story of gambling addiction that didn’t feel like it offered much new.

MY GOLDEN DAYS ★★

French film about a man reminiscing about his youth. It dragged and while watchable, didn’t really provide much story. Kind of disappointing.

THE END OF THE TOUR ★★★☆

I liked this semi-biographical film about a Rolling Stone reporter doing an interview with a celebrated American author (David Foster Wallace) as he completes his book tour for his very successful novel (Infinite Jest). If that sounds a little bit like Cameron Crowe’s ‘Almost Famous’ that’s because it does bear some resemblence (don’t be friends with the band!). While not as good as Almost Famous, worth a watch. I’ve added Infinite Jest to the list of books I don’t seem to get time to read, but want to.

THE OVERNIGHT ★★★★

Funny American film starring stars like Jason Schwartzman and Adam Scott, about a couple who’ve moved to LA, meet some new potential friends, and spend a night at their place, in all kinds of funny and awkard moments.