Posts by Jake Godfrey

Jake Godfrey takes a look at the eclectic mix of film roles star Brendan Fraser has taken over his 30 years on screen

A few words about Brad Allan, a hidden hero of the movies and cinema stuntwork, who left us last week

The late Eric Sykes went from comedy to more serious roles as his movie career progressed – and there are many highlights to salute

Many films purport to be difficult to sit through, but Threads is one of the few films to live up to the mythology

How the character of Mrs Brown from Mrs Brown’s Boys first made it to the screen as a small indie movie directed by and starring Anjelica Huston

A film that was set to be called King Of The Belgium underwent significant changes, and would give Jean-Claude Van Damme one of his best ever roles

A reshot ending to the film Pretty In Pink left the late, great John Hughes unhappy – and he vowed to do something about it with his next feature

Cinemas are planning to reopen in July – but how will that be possible? Plus: the challenge going forward in keeping cinemas financially viable

Craig Fairbrass headlines the impressive British action movie, Villain – and here’s our review

A round-up of the ways that UK cinemas are trying to extend accessibility