Nikki's Bio
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I have been writing about international film for various print and online publications for the past decade and have recently become Editor of bi-monthly UK film mag movieScope. Dedicated to all aspects of the film industry, it's a must-read whether you're a movie maker or film fan. I have loved films ever since I saw a re-run of Dumbo as a kid, and while studying cinema at Leicester University I became a reviewer for the student paper, Ripple, taking over as Film Editor in my final year.
After graduating I got a job at the UK's longest running movie mag Film Review where I worked my way up from producation assistant to becoming the first female Editor in its history. I have written about film and culture for a variety of magazines and websites, including BBC Online, Little White Lies, Filmstar and Kodak's In Camera. I also have a weekly slot on BBC Three Counties Radio every Tuesday at 4pm, delivering the latest movie news as Lorna Milton's resident Queen of the Screen.
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Nikki Has Just Watched...
It's not long until the release of the third film in the Twilight franchise, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which hits cinema screens in July, but if you just can't wait that long for your next Robert Pattinson fix then you can feast your eyes on the brand new trailer, right now.
Poetry in motion...
It’s 1818, and young Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish) is more interested in fashion than men, and when she meets 23-year-old poet John Keats (Ben Wishaw) she thinks his work - and his character - somewhat lacking. Over time, however, Fanny comes to realise the brilliance of Keats’s verse, and admiration soon spills over into a passionate love affair. Although their relationship seems doomed from the outset, given that Keats does not have the fortune or stature to be considered good husband material, the pair are determined to be together, understanding that theirs is a love that knows no obstacles. Yet when Keats falls seriously ill, their bond is pushed to the absolute limit…
Life lessons
Directed by Danish film-maker Lone Scherfig, An Education is a coming of age drama is set in early 1960s Twickenham. Adapted by Nick Hornby from Lynn Barber’s memoir, the story revolves around intelligent teenage schoolgirl Jenny (Carey Mulligan) who has her head turned by the much older David (Peter Sarsgaard). As her burgeoning romance with David sweeps her along in a whirlwind of expensive presents, foreign trips and increasingly adult pursuits, Jenny is forced to decide between continuing her education and following her feelings.
Yes, James Cameron's sci-fi juggernaut Avatar may have dominated box offices across the globe since its release almost three months ago. And yes, it may have broken all known records to become the highest grossing film of all time. But anyone thinking that was enough to secure Oscar glory was sorely mistaken, as it was Kathryn Bigelow's small scale Iraq war drama The Hurt Locker than reigned supreme at last night's glittering ceremony in Los Angeles.
After the lacklustre reception for his recent films like Lady in the Water (2006) and The Happening (2008), there's a lot riding on the next movie from writer/director M Night Shyamalan. But hopes are high for his adaptation of Nickelodeon animated TV series The Last Airbender, and we've got the brand new trailer.
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eaming Robin Williams, John Travolta and Seth Green, comedy Old Dogs hits cinemas on March 19. Williams and Travolta star as two friends - one a divorcee and one a batchelor - who have their lives turned upside down when they are charged with taking care of seven-year-old twins. Of course, hilarity ensues, and you can see just how much in the film's brand new trailer...
