Mike P Williams
Film critic; Masters graduate; award-nominated filmmaker; lover of pizza. I tweet @littlestpicshow
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Leonardo DiCaprio puts the Great into GatsbyF. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel gets the Baz Luhrmann treatment, but is it a classic case of style over substance, or are we privy to a little more? -
The men and muscle of Fast & Furious 6: Paul Walker, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and more'Fast & Furious 6' is the latest in the car racing movie franchise to smash its way into cinemas, but does it outdo its predecessors, and in what ways? -
Best purchase in recent years: My £350 42-inch HD TVAs a 20-something, I've never been one for extravagant purchases, but here's one of my best over the last few years. -
The Incredibles 2 should to be Pixar's next sequelWith releases of 'Monsters University' and 'Finding Dory' on the horizon, where's the talk of 'The Incredibles 2'? -
Pixar's most loveable charactersMany of Pixar's films included some wonderfully iconic characters, but which are their most charming and adored? -
Future Pixar films: The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out and moreWith 'Inside Out' getting a title and release date, here's a roundup of what's going on at the Animation Stuidos over the coming years. -
Biggest money regret: My first carIt's not often that I'd spend large sums of cash on a sole purchase, but here's my story of the time I did; a time I ended up regretting. -
Pixar addresses when Mike and Sulley first met: Was it in college or the 4th grade?Astute Pixar fans have noted an inconsistency within the 'Monsters, Inc.' and 'Monsters University' world and how central characters Mike and Sulley first met: Was it in college or the 4th grade? -
Is Finding Dory Pixar's least original film?After knowing for months that a 'Finding Nemo' sequel was on the cards, Disney have announced some solid information on the film officially titled 'Finding Dory', but is it perhaps their least ambitious project to date? -
CinemaCon audiences react to Pixar's Monsters UniversityA select audience at this year's CinemaCon got the chance to see 'Monsters University' before anyone else, but what did they make of this new Pixar movie? -
Pixar in Concert comes to the UKPixar in Concert is coming to the UK next year for an exclusive premiere at the Royal Albert Hall. -
My story: Being diagnosed with Ulcerative ColitisHere's my first hand account of being diagnosed with the inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative Colitis. Not a lot of people know about the condition and how it affects its sufferers. -
Meet the characters of Pixar's Monsters UniversityAs 'Monsters University' draws ever closer, here's a more detailed look at the cast and characters of the film. -
Monsters University early concept art revealed'Monsters University' hits cinemas this summer. Here's some of the early concept art that inspired the characters and design of the campus. Enjoy! -
Monsters University advanced screenings confirmedPixar are continuing with their marketing campaign for 'Monsters University' by screening advanced showings of their new film at various colleges across the US. -
Pixar's most impressive marketing campaign to datePixar's marketing and viral campaigns are usually of a high standard, but their efforts for 'Monsters University' are perhaps their best yet.
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Ryan Gosling is electric in The Place Beyond the Pines'Blue Valentine' director Derek Cianfrance follows up his 2010 drama with a poignant tale of fathers and sons that spans almost 2 decades, but can it deliver? And more importantly, can Ryan Gosling?
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Brand new Pixar Cars shorts hit the InternetAfter two 'Cars' films and 'Mater's Tall Tales' that went straight-to-DVD, Pixar has released some new escapades involving its 'Cars' characters with a series of online short films.
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Does Spring Breakers really have much to say for itself?This week sees the release of Harmony Korine's violent and sexually explicit spring break romp starring James Franco, Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens, but what's it really got to say about a generation of youth culture?
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Can Finding Dory ever match up to Finding Nemo?With the announcement that the long-awaited sequel to Pixar's 'Finding Nemo' now has a title and release date, what does 'Finding Dory' have in store, and can it live up to Pixar's 2003 monster hit?
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Pixar's Newt: What could've been on filmLooking back on Pixar's recent projects, 'Newt' stands out as the one that shocked many when it was the only of their films to have been canned. Here's a look at what could've been.
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Employment, fuel and public transport: My concerns with the 2013 BudgetWith George Osboure set to unleash the 2013 Budget on March 20th, I discuss a few issues I find hard to ignore in our declining economy.
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Ten years on: My thoughts on the Iraq WarThis week marks the tenth year since the invasion of Iraq by American and British troops, but was it a war with real justification?
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Pixar perfect: Incredible Pixar cakesEver wanted to combine films with eating? Of course you have! With my best friend's birthday coming up, I decided to look around for the perfect cake for her. Here's a collection of some of the coolest, most breathtaking cake creations I came across..
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Are sequels the way forward for Pixar?With a confirmed sequel to the 2003 under the sea adventure 'Finding Nemo', I take a look at what could be in store for fans and speculate whether the studio is leaning towards sequels rather than producing original content.
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Pixar's Up house sold! A look at the incredible full-scale houseJust when you thought you'd seen the extreme nature of some Pixar fans, this pops up -- a very real, fully functional (and recently sold) house inspired by the animated movie 'Up'.
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Less is more: Pixar minimalist movie postersA look at a rather lovely collection of exquisite minimalist Pixar posters from Australian-based artist Wonchan Lee.
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Toy Story: How to make your very own live-action movieOver two years in the making, a few thousand dollars spent and well over a hundred crew members allowed this team of young filmmakers to recreate 'Toy Story'; one one of the most iconic animated films into a live-action feature.
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Why we don't (ever) need a Toy Story 4Amidst recent speculation of a fourth 'Toy Story', here's a reasoned argument as to why another entry wouldn't do anything for the credibility of the franchise.
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Can Oz: The Great and Powerful become a classic like its beloved predecessor?'Oz: The Great and Powerful' explores the origins of the beloved classic 'The Wizard of Oz', but can it even begin to live up to the reputation of its renowned predecessor?
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Why Brave surprised me with its Oscar winThe Oscars didn't really offer up any shocks, but the success of Pixar's 'Brave' was perhaps a surprising choice over strong competition from 'Wreck-It Ralph'.
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Bringing Pixar to life: How to make your very own Pizza Planet truckPixar fans are great. This example of The Road to Pixar crew are exemplary with their dedication when they decided to make a life-sized, fully functional Pizza Planet truck, and drive it to the famous Animation Studios!
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Cloud Atlas is a mixture of sublime CGI and uniquely complex storytelling, but is that a good thing?The latest film from the Wachowski siblings, 'Cloud Atlas', is an ambitious, eclectic and fascinating piece of cinema that threads six different stories together, but is it successful as a film?
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Wreck-It Ralph deserves to smash its way to victory at The OscarsDisney's 'Wreck-It Ralph' is one of the strongest animation films of the past couple of years. Here's my review of the feature, which is in cinemas now.
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2012's most romantic movie moments2012 has had a lot going for it with some notably massive box office successes, but what about the romance? Here's a round-up of the most romantic moments and a few alternative choices to boot.
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I was there... for a very soggy season by the seaside2012 saw some record-breaking rain fall in various parts of the country. This is my account of how it affected me in more ways than one.
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Life of Pi: Does Ang Lee conjure the most visually impressive film of 2012?Oscar-winning director Ang Lee takes us on an epic journey in 'Life of Pi', but does it do the book justice and will it be in the thick of it for the upcoming Oscars?
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Seven Psychopaths: Smug and self-satisfying, yet much to offer with wit and charmMartin McDonagh follows up his acclaimed debut 'In Bruges' with another crime-comedy in the form of 'Seven Psychopaths', but is it as good?
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Stanley Kubrick: 10 facts you might not knowKubrick was an eccentric character and obsessive filmmaker.
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Top 5 movies that take place on HalloweenAs Halloween approaches, instead of a generic list of the top films to see, we've come up with the top five movies that actually take place on the night.
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Why I gave up my car and how I manage without itWith the recession feeling like it's never going to end, more and more of us are cutting more than we ever thought we would or could. Here's what happened when I gave up my car.
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Beasts of the Southern Wild: A hugely rewarding and majestic filmDubbed as one of the most original, heartfelt and mesmerising movies of the year, we take a look at Benh Zeitlin's latest film many are hailing as a masterpiece,Also published on:
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End of Watch review: Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña's film bromanceNext month sees Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña team up in David Ayer's adrenaline-fulled, cop-drama 'End of Watch'. After seeing it at this year's London Film Festival, here's a concise review of whether it's worth seeing or not.
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Ten movies to see at London Film Festival 2012It's that time of the year again, as the film industry eagerly awaits the 56th London Film Festival to begin on October 10th, here's a selection of the ten films to look out for.
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Meat Loaf's life in the moviesWidely known for his hugely popular rock ,music career, Meat Loaf has also built up a significant portfolio in films, too. Here's a brief insight.
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The Avengers 2 rumour millWith the DVD and Blu-ray release of 'The Avengers', we take a look at what the sequel could hold, which characters are set to feature and just who could be filling those roles.
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: 10 interesting facts you didn't knowWith the remastered rerelease of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' in IMAX cinemas and onto Blu-ray, we take a look at 10 interesting facts you might not know about the 1981 classic.
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Stephen King's essential big screen adaptationsTo celebrate acclaimed author Stephen King reaching his 65th birthday, we focus on his career highlights and take a look at his essential big screen adaptations over the years.
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Why 'The Cabin in the Woods' isn’t a game changerAfter all the hype, 5-star reviews and praise that Joss Whedon has received, I explore whether his genre hybrid, 'The Cabin in the Woods', is the groundbreaking game changer people are claiming.
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Pixar’s top 7 tearjerker momentsWith Pixar recently releasing their thirteenth feature film, 'Brave', we take a look back over their entire catalogue to pick out their top seven tearjerker moments. Tissues at the ready.
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Film franchises that continue beyond their original starsWith the recent release of 'The Bourne Legacy' and the imminent 'Skyfall' on its way, it's worth looking at other film franchises that have moved on from their original star, and cast new faces to replace them in.
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Fan reactions: Watching the 2012 Games outside of LondonIt's no secret that The Olympic Games mustered an enormous amount of positivity towards the country and sport itself. Here's some reaction from fans who watched the big events at what are being dubbed 'Olympic parties'.
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How Grand Theft Auto 4 almost ruined my relationshipHave you ever been so addicted to a video game that it almost jeopardised your relationship or part of your life? Well I have, and I'm here to share my story on how Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 4 nearly did it for me.
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Whatever happened to ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Jennifer Grey?'Dirty Dancing' was undeniably one of the biggest hits of the '80s, launching newcomer Jennifer Grey to global stardom. As the film's 25th birthday approaches, we take a look what she's been doing since.Also published on:
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Non-Londoner’s perspective of the 2012 OlympicsThe London 2012 Olympics is just around the corner, but what's the experience like if you're not living in the capital, and how does a non-Londoner's perspective on the event differ?