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Category Archives: Director
Little Women
After hearing the announcement of the cast featuring Saoirse Ronan, Timotheé Chalamet, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Meryl Streep I became very excited. The director Greta Gerwig is one of the only female directors to be nominated for an Oscar for Lady Bird. That was a film I also absolutely loved and it also starred Saoirse and Timotheé. As Laurie and Jo, the pair were just stunning. Every little movement and look heightened the possibility of a love story between the two. Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Awards, Director, Film, Film Recommendations, Girls
Tagged Amy March, Aunt March, Beth March, Chris Cooper, Eliza Scanlen, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Greta Gerwig, James Norton, Jo March, Laura Dern, Laurie Laurence, Little Women, Marmee March, Meg March, Meryl Streep, Saoirse Ronan, timothee chalamet
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Knives Out – 2nd Watch Review
I saw this film for the first time the weekend after it opened. I had seen the trailer and thought it looked interesting. With the starry cast and original storyline, not to mention the acclaimed director, Rian Johnson, I was hooked. My first reaction was pure delight. I love a whodunnit murder mystery and they have faded out of popularity this century but seeing Knives Out and its updated version of the classic Agatha Christie tale was amazing. So many films these days, especially American ones are reboots, remakes, sequels, third sequels; based on books, games, apps or true stories, it was nice to see something original. Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Director, Film, Film Recommendations
Tagged Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, Daniel Craig, Don Johnson, Edi Patterson, Jaeden Martell, Jamie Lee Curtis, K Callan, Katherine Langford, Knives Out, Lakeith Stanfield, Michael Shannon, Noah Segan, Riki Lindhome, Toni Collette
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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
I thought the film was excellent. Star Wars has a certain flavour of teamwork, rebellion, adventure, final showdowns and lasting friendships that other popular franchises haven’t really accomplished. I enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the film and accompanied with John Williams’ score, the adrenaline was pumping. Having been in the last two films the new trio of Rey, Poe and Finn have settled into their roles in the films. Rey is finding herself as a Jedi, Poe has a position of leadership and Finn has found his own place in the Rebel alliance as a former Stormtrooper. Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Director, Film, Film Recommendations
Tagged BB8, C3PO, Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, Finn, Han Solo, John Boyega, John Williams, Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker, Oscar Isaac, Poe, R2D2, Rey, Star Wars, Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker
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Golden Globes 2020 – What’s Worth Watching
I am going to review the nominations for this year’s Golden Globes that I have seen at least one film in that category. It is fair to only review the films that I have seen, to give an honest opinion. I am going to focus on the film nominations as I have not seen many of the television shows due to them only being available on US TV or streaming services that I am not subscribed to. The films that are highlighted are the winners. Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Awards, Director, Film, Film Recommendations
Tagged Best Film - Drama, Bombshell, Brad Pitt, Dolemite is My Name, Film nominations, Golden Globe Nominations, Golden Globe Nominations 2020, Golden Globes, Golden Globes 2020, Knives Out, Laura Dern, Marriage Story, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, Renée Zellweger, Rocketman, Taron Egerton, The Irishman, The Two Popes
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New Year’s Eve – 31st December
This film is one by Garry Marshall who has also directed Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. As with these films, New Year’s Eve is an ensemble film following many different characters and their individual stories that intertwine with each other. … Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Director, Film, Film Recommendations
Tagged Abigail Breslin, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Ludacris Bridges, Garry Marshall, Halle Berry, Hector Elizondo, Hilary Swank, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nat Wolff, New Years Eve, new york, New York City, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Paulson, Seth Meyers, Sofia Vergara, Til Schweiger, Zac Efron
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September Cinema goings
This was initially going to just be a review of Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood but I decided to include a couple of others I saw in the cinema. A Rainy Day in New York was one I went to for the actors and even though the performances were good, Woody Allen’s direction and writing did not work. Animals, directed by Sophie Hyde, was a screening I attended on my shift at the small cinema I volunteer at. Bizarrely, no one turned up. Below, I’m going to examine why these films have not done so well. Plus what I think of the latest Tarantino. Continue reading
Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Director, Film, Girls, Weekly Recommendation
Tagged 1969, A Rainy Day in New York, Al Pacino, Alia Shawkat, Animals, Brad Pitt, Bruce Dern, Charles Manson, Diego Luna, Elle Fanning, Emile Hirsch, Emma Jane Unsworth, Holliday Grainger, hollywood, Ireland, Jude Law, Leonardo DiCaprio, Liev Schreiber, Margaret Qualley, Margot Robbie, New York City, Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood, Quentin Tarantino, Rafal Zawierucha, Selena Gomez, Sharon Tate, Sophie Hyde, timothee chalamet, Woody Allen
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Lion King – How does the new CGI film match up to the original… and the musical on the West End
Hello readers, I know I haven’t been very active recently but holidays and such things have kept me busy and I haven’t been going to the cinema as much. Anyway, I have had this post in the works for a … Continue reading
Yesterday film review and my extra experience!
I am a huge fan of The Beatles so would definitely be seeing this film even if I hadn’t been an extra. I was worried at first that Jack would be trying to pass off the music as his own without any moral dilemmas but throughout the film, Jack is constantly unsure if he is doing the right thing and fears being caught out. He only does it to show the world the incredible music they have all forgotten. He just wants the world to know the power of the Beatles. Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Director, Extra Experience, Film
Tagged Danny Boyle, Ed Sheeran, Extra, film, Gorleston Beach, Himesh Patel, Jack Malik, Lily James, movie, Richard Curtis, The Beatles, Yesterday
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My Weekly Recommendation // February 2019
I really enjoyed this film. The bizarre alternate reality provided a satire view on corporate America and what it could be like if powerful companies had more influence. The film was clearly a protest against corporate greed with the CEO of WorryFree, a cost-free way of living, being a billionaire and the antagonist of the film. Continue reading