Castles

Dunstanburgh Castle – Castle Review

Built: Built between 1313 and finished in 1322 Location: Dunstanburgh Rd, Alnwick NE66 3TT History: Built on the most magnificent scale, Dunstanburgh Castle stands on a remote headland in Northumberland. The castle was built at a time when relations between King Edward II and his most powerful baron, Earl Thomas of Lancaster, had become openly hostile. Lancaster began… Continue reading Dunstanburgh Castle – Castle Review

Film

The Girl on the Train – Film Review

Title: The Girl on the Train Age: 15 Released: 7th October 2016 Director: Tate Taylor Genre: Mystery, Drama, Thriller Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott, and Megan, from the window of her train. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells… Continue reading The Girl on the Train – Film Review

Film

Central Intelligence – Film Review

Title: Central Intelligence Age: 12A Released: 16th June 2016 Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Genre: Crime , Action Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: Bullied as a teen for being overweight, Bob Stone (Dwayne Johnson) shows up to his high school reunion looking fit and muscular. While there, he finds Calvin Joyner (Kevin Hart), a fast-talking accountant who misses his glory days as a… Continue reading Central Intelligence – Film Review

Film

The Finest Hours – Film Review

Title: The Finest Hours Age: 12A Released: 19th February 2016 Director: Craig Gillespie Genre: Romance, Drama, Disaster Film Rating: **** (4/5 stars) About: On Feb. 18, 1952, a massive storm splits the SS Pendleton in two, trapping more than 30 sailors inside the tanker's sinking stern. Engineer Ray Sybert bravely takes charge to organize a strategy for his fellow survivors. As word… Continue reading The Finest Hours – Film Review