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)”
Black Beauty (2020)
A modern-day reprisal of Anna Sewell’s novel, Black Beauty tells the story of Jo, played by Mackenzie Foy (Twilight Breaking Dawn) and the horse that changes and defines her life. Narrated by Kate Winslet, Black Beauty tells the story of her life from start to finish. It follows her journey from a wild horse, to a showContinue reading “Black Beauty (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)”
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)”
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)”
The Devil All the Time (2020)
Trigger warnings for abuse, violence, pedophilia, suicide in this film. In this edition of Netflix Originals going for the period piece-nostalgia for the post-2000 world, non-American actors seem to be just as good at, if not better than, the southern American accent that is a staple in this film. It follows the likes of StrangerContinue reading “The Devil All the Time (2020)”
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