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)”
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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It is refreshing to see what could be classed as a ‘chick flick’ (if you have to use the outdated phrase) have such funny, relatable characters and situations.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)”
Queen and Slim (2019)
An incredible feature film debut from both director Melina Matsoukas and screenwriter Lena Waithe, Queen and Slim tells the romantic-crime-road-trip story of an African-American couple whose first date is interrupted by an unnecessary police stop. It is an incredibly contemporary film that tells a story that could be behind any of the headlines that we see comingContinue reading “Queen and Slim (2019)”
The Farewell (2019)
It is wonderful to see another successful film with an all Asian cast after the success of Crazy Rich Asians. The true story of a Chinese family keeping the truth of her cancer from their matriarch is heart-warming, beautiful and funny. It centres around the main character of Billi, played by Awkwafina, who learns that herContinue reading “The Farewell (2019)”
The Two Popes (2019)
One of Netflix’s several Oscar nominees this year, The Two Popes looks at the real-life story of Pope Benedict and Pope Francis’ friendship during their consecutive reigns. There is a very documentary, fly-on-the-wall feel to the whole style of the film with the close-up camera angles during conversations, and disarming moments of pop music and jokes whichContinue reading “The Two Popes (2019)”
The Gentlemen (2019)
Guy Ritchie’s latest film demonstrates that in this time of diversity and unique perspectives, stereotypes and male dominated films can still be churned out like clockwork. The narrative technique is fairly entertaining and enjoyable with Hugh Grant as the orchestrator of the whole affair and the self-referencing is quite a modern take. It is refreshingContinue reading “The Gentlemen (2019)”
Honey Boy (2019)
Honey Boy is a sweet, simple indie film based on Shia LaBeouf’s life which gives some insight into the father-son relationship, particularly in relation to alcoholism, violence and the film industry. It demonstrates the chain of the violence and alcoholism through the parenting and family relations. It also examines the masculinity of the father-son relationship.Continue reading “Honey Boy (2019)”
True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)
There is a punk feel to this Ned Kelly. There is no romanticism in the violence but the romance is what drives the narrative in the way that Ned writes to his unborn child. It is brutal and gory, set in a barren depiction of 19th century Australia. It’s an intense couple of hours and farContinue reading “True History of the Kelly Gang (2019)”
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The crossover event of the of decade does not disappoint. For fans who have followed the Marvel Cinematic Universe since its creation in 2008 with the first Iron Man film, this is a three hour long treat full of easter eggs and references that make you feel like you’re inside the universe with all ofContinue reading “Avengers: Endgame (2019)”
1917 (2019)
This is a cinematic film. It is made to be seen on the big screen. Although 1917 could be seen as just another war film/epic, but the stellar filmmaking techniques used ensure that this story is a true standout. We got a taste of how immersive a war film could be in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk,Continue reading “1917 (2019)”
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