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)”
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Clouds (2020)
Like all stories like it, Clouds asks us to think about what we are doing with our lives and what we actually would like to be doing. Based on the true story of Zach Sobiech, the film follows the journey of a teenage boy with terminal cancer during his final months of life. The message really fitsContinue reading “Clouds (2020)”
Rebecca (2020)
The newest adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier’s iconic novel Rebecca fails to hit all of the mystery and legacy of Hitchcock’s interpretation, but there is more room for feminism to flourish. Because it relies on an interesting story, the film is good, but it will forever live in the shadow of Hitchcock. Lily James (Cinderella, Mamma MiaContinue reading “Rebecca (2020)”
I Am Greta (2020)
There from the very beginning, I Am Greta documents climate activist Greta Thunberg’s journey from a lone protest outside of Swedish parliament every Friday to a global movement of school strikes attended by hundreds of thousands of people. In her own words (and native language of Swedish), she tells the story of what drove her to firstContinue reading “I Am Greta (2020)”
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)
If anyone can make a real-life based courtroom drama film interesting, it is Aaron Sorkin. This film tells the story of the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, USA and the trial of the seven men held responsible that follows. The cast boasts many big names, from Eddie Redmayne to Yahya Abdul MateenContinue reading “The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)”
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020)
Armando Iannucci takes the Charles Dickens’ novel to the big screen in a joyous whirlwind of fun and laughs. The ensemble cast of British actors, including Hugh Laurie, Benedict Wong and Peter Capaldi, is led by Dev Patel in the starring role, and he is fantastically charming and entertaining as the leading man. The filmContinue reading “The Personal History of David Copperfield (2020)”
i’m thinking of ending things (2020)
Adapted from the book by Iain Reid, i’m thinking of ending things mixes melancholy, surrealism and absurdity in a story about a woman meeting her boyfriend’s parents for the first time whilst also seemingly battling suicidal thoughts. As soon as you think that you have a handle on what is going on, something even weirderContinue reading “i’m thinking of ending things (2020)”
David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020)
Delayed by the very pandemic that the nation’s grandfather warned about in his last documentary programme Extinction: The Facts, David Attenborough’s self-professed ‘witness statement’ is an essential watch. Using the familiar beautiful sights of Blue Planet and Planet Earth, along with archive footage of Mr Attenborough’s adventures through the years, he uses his life as a case study forContinue reading “David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet (2020)”
Onward (2020)
Disney Pixar continues to make family friendly and moral-teaching films that are full of humour and heart. Perhaps Pixar’s attempt to build on Frozen’s success, family and magic are the key themes of Onward. It takes a look at the impact of technology on the magic of the world that elves Ian (Tom Holland) and BarleyContinue reading “Onward (2020)”
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020)
Disney+ has released its newest original movie in association with Disney Channel and it is its most diverse and modern movie yet. It starts out having everything you would expect from a Disney Channel Original Movie: a generic social message about rebelling, some cheesy dialogue and some generic, basic music. But there is less cringeContinue reading “Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020)”
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