A Warner Bros Picture, Written by Christina Hodson, Directed by Cathy Yan. All the talking is over and Birds of Prey is finally here, and the result is something not even me, who was really looking forward to the film, could’ve anticipated. This is truly one of the best and most unique comic book films …
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Pain and Glory (2019) – Review
A Sony Picture, Written and Directed by Pedro Almodovar. One of the bigger surprises for this years Oscar nominations was the inclusion of Antonio Banderas in the Best Actor category, and after watching this film, I totally understand why he was. The melancholy and sense of yearning he brings to the role is incredibly powerful, …
The Farewell (2019) – Review
An A24 Picture, Written and Directed by Lulu Wang. The Farewell is one of the most emotionally devastating and yet cathartic films I have seen in a long time, made even more remarkable as this is based on the real life of its writer/director Lulu Wang. The moral debate of whether someone should be spared …
Final Oscar Predictions
These are officially my final predictions for this years Oscars, with the ceremony taking place on Sunday night. These predictions take into account months of awards shows that have been leading up to this, as well as how the academy has previously worked and how I believe the industry is currently leaning. This looks set …
The BAFTAs 2020 – Winners
Most Wins – 1917 – 7 Best Film – 1917 Best British Film – 1917 Best Director – Sam Mendes – 1917 Best Actor – Joaquin Phoenix – Joker Best Actress – Renee Zellwegger – Judy Best Supporting Actor – Brad Pitt – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Best Supporting Actress – Laura Dern …
The BAFTAs – Reaction
I will do a full post breaking down each winner tomorrow, but for now I wanted to cover some of the big moments of the night. In the screenplay categories, Parasite and Jojo Rabbit seem to now be our front runners, but don’t rule out Once Upon a Time in Hollywood or Little Women just …
Harriet (2019) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Gregory Allen Howard, Kasi Lemmons, Directed by Kasi Lemmons. This is a solid and well made biopic about one of the most important people in American history. I couldn’t help but get the feeling that this film didn’t properly show the full impact this woman had and the amount of …
Uncut Gems (2019) – Review
An A24 Picture, Written by Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie, Ronald Bronstein, Directed by Josh Safdie, Benny Safdie. Uncut Gems is undoubtably a unique piece of cinema and exactly the sort of indie film that I hope continues to be made. It is totally a singular vision, and absolutely thrilling, with the style of the Safdie …
Miss Americana (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Directed by Lana Wilson. Taylor Swift is one of the biggest selling, highly decorated, and most talked about celebrities of the 21st Century, and this documentary allows us behind closed doors to get a better understanding of who she is. This is less a story about how a country girl managed …
Bojack Horseman Season 6: Part 2 (2020) – TV Review
We have finally reached the end of one of televisions most stunning achievements. What started as an amusing animation that lovingly made fun of Hollywood and it’s inhabitants, quickly became one of the most startling examinations of the human condition ever put on screen. The whole show, throughout its 6 season run, has dealt with …
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