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)”
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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It is refreshing to see what could be classed as a ‘chick flick’ (if you have to use the outdated phrase) have such funny, relatable characters and situations.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)”
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)”
Radioactive (2020)
Radioactive is Amazon Studio’s biographical drama film about Marie Curie. It focuses on the relationship with her husband Pierre Curie, her discoveries and the future for those discoveries. Rosamund Pike portrays Curie as a headstrong, awkward and stubborn woman, who is clearly a feminist before her time. The film focuses not just on her lifeContinue reading “Radioactive (2020)”
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