Stylistically, this is a beautiful film. The black and white, the exterior shots looking into the interior and vice versa, combined with intimate shots of John David Washington (Blackkklansman, Tenet) and Zendaya (The Greatest Showman, Spider-Man)’s faces tells the story of a couple’s relationship over the course one night. There is a present-ness to it,Continue reading “Malcolm and Marie (2021)”
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One Night in Miami (2021)
Regina King’s directorial debut is a great period piece set in 1964 on the night of Cassius Clay’s victory against Sonny Liston, and tells the fictionalised meeting of Malcolm X, Jim Brown, Muhammad Ali and Sam Cooke. Based on play by Kemp Powers (Soul), it tells much more than the one night, packing so muchContinue reading “One Night in Miami (2021)”
Lost Girls (2020)
Netflix takes a look at the way that women and sex workers are treated by law enforcement in their latest crime mystery. Based on the true story of Shannan Gilbert’s disappearance, the film follows how her mother ends up becoming the detective in the search for her and her interactions with the other families ofContinue reading “Lost Girls (2020)”
Hillbilly Elegy (2020)
Ron Howard adapts J.D. Vance’s memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ in his latest film. It boasts a cast including Amy Adams (Enchanted, Arrival), Frieda Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) and Glenn Close. It focuses on a boy from Kentucky who struggles to let go of his family history and hometown. The film considers how one can decide how whereContinue reading “Hillbilly Elegy (2020)”
Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)
He’s an international popstar with a crazy life, but he’s still just a normal guy with normal problems. Shawn Mendes’ new documentary film shows exactly this, and not much more. If you are an avid fan of Shawn then the extra content will be welcomed, and as a precursor to his upcoming album ‘Wonder’ (outContinue reading “Shawn Mendes: In Wonder (2020)”
The Laundromat (2020)
Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas bring us a story of capitalism, greed and tax avoidance. The film focuses on the story of a woman who’s husband, along with twenty others, is killed in a boating accident. When she searches for answers about compensation for his death, she finds fake insurance companies that areContinue reading “The Laundromat (2020)”
Ghosts of War (2020)
Skylar Astin (Pitch Perfect) and Brenton Thwaites (Pirates of the Carribean) star in the supernatural horror Ghosts of War which takes place in Nazi occupied France during WW2. The soldiers are tasked with guarding a mansion once held by the Nazis, which turns out to be haunted by the family that used to live there. The filmContinue reading “Ghosts of War (2020)”
Holidate (2020)
If you are looking for a cheesy, predictable holiday romance film, then this new Netflix Original is the one for you. Emma Roberts (Wild Child, We’re The Millers) and Luke Bracey (Hacksaw Ridge, The Best of Me) star in Holidate, a romantic comedy about loneliness during the festive period and the persistent questioning from family membersContinue reading “Holidate (2020)”
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)
Sacha Baron Cohen’s iconic character returns in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm at a crucial moment for America’s political landscape. Like Borat did in 2006, this sequel challenges the key issues of our time, through the lens of a satirical character. Instead of Baron Cohen taking centre stage, Borat’s daughter (played by newcomer Maria Bakalova) provides the insight intoContinue reading “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)”
How To Build A Girl (2019)
It is refreshing to see what could be classed as a ‘chick flick’ (if you have to use the outdated phrase) have such funny, relatable characters and situations. It adds to the great trend of female directed, female written stories about women (Lady Bird, Booksmart). Semi-autobiographical, written by Caitlin Moran (The Times), it follows the lifeContinue reading “How To Build A Girl (2019)”
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