Top Five Films of 2011
In the run up to Christmas Courier Film section writers look back to the best five films of 2011. Find out why Drive isn’t your typical action movie with car chases and huge shoot outs, and why Cold War spy thriller Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy was one of this year’s most hotly-anticipated films. Illustration by Emma Rawsthorne.
Look what I saw: Minority Report
Online Film columnist James Marples tells us to look at what he saw: Minority Report, starring the lovely Tom Cruise. The story centres around John Anderton, a cop with a dark past and a serious case of ‘small man syndrome’, who is part of an experimental crime initiative which prevents murders before they happen.
2011 Moments: Harry Potter disapparates from cinemas
Were you there? The moment it all ended? For most of us, it was the symbolic end of our childhoods. Harry Potter makes it into the Courier top 2011 moments. The main question at the moment is whether the franchise will be recognised by the Oscars.
Courier Film Editor Chris Binding discusses Mighty Uke.
Tyneside braced for uke-ular meltdown
Ukulele documentary and workshop hits Tyneside Cinema. Embrace your inner random and give it a go!
Chris Taylor reviews the film that bravely combines cancer with comedy.
Luke Hearfield reviews Weekend produced by Newcastle graduate Andrew Haigh.
Courier section writer Luke Hearfield reviews the new thriller starring Daniel Craig.
Courier Film Editor Chris Binding reviews remake: The Thing.
Courier Courier Film Editor Chris Binding discusses Junkhearts.
Where there’s a crime there’s a way 
Are reality crime dramas the criminals’ guide to committing the perfect crime?
