A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Jack Fincher, Directed by David Fincher. ‘1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing wit and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish “Citizen Kane.’ David Fincher directs the film for Netflix, based upon the screenplay by his late father Jack Fincher. The film very …
Category Archives: Golden Globes
Pieces of a Woman (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Kata Weber, Directed by Kornel Mundruczo. Pieces of a Woman follows Martha (Vanessa Kirby) after the results of a heart-breaking home birth leaves her grappling with the profound emotional fallout, isolated from her partner and family by a chasm of grief. It is a slow-burn and thoughtful drama, rooted …
Sylvie’s Love (2020) – Review
An Amazon Studios Picture, Written and Directed By Eugene Ashe. Sylvie’s Love tells the story of Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), a young woman from Harlem in the 1950s, who has a summer romance with a saxophonist named Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha). When they reconnect years later, they find each other in very different stages of their lives …
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020) – Review
A Netflix Original Picture, Written by Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Directed by George C. Wolfe. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom tells the story of a 1927 recording session for legendary singer Ma Rainey’s (Viola Davis) new album, and focuses on the behind the scenes struggles that grip the day, especially focusing on Levee (Chadwick Boseman) and the rest …
The Queen’s Gambit (2020) – TV Review
As the streaming wars intensify and Netflix feels even more need than ever to stand out from the pre-established IPs the other streamers like Disney Plus and HBO Max possess, they need shows like this more than ever. A seven-part limited series, with a rising star at its centre and a focus not on spectacle …
Golden Globes – Results and Highlights
With my predictions I managed to get 12 categories right, which is something I’m happy with as the Globes are incredibly unpredictable. Personal Highlights – Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Fleabag getting big wins – Jodie Comer spilling a drink on herself and trying to discretely tidy up – Gervais’ monologue, especially the DiCaprio and Scorsese jokes …
Golden Globes Predictions
I have not managed to watch every nominated film yet (Parasite/1917 among others) so some may miss out, but I will outline my predictions and also who I think should win at this years Golden Globes. Best Picture – Drama Will Win – Joker Should Win – Joker Best Picture – Comedy/Musical Will Win – …
Golden Globes Nominations – Movies
This is one of the major awards shows on the way to the Oscars and can sometimes help to show where the awards season is heading. Best Motion Picture – Drama Joker (Warner Bros) Marriage Story (Netflix) The Irishman (Netflix) The Two Popes (Netflix) 1917 (Universal) It is a huge deal for Joker to get …
Golden Globe Nominations – TV
The HFPA announced the nominations for this years Golden Globe awards yesterday, and it is packed full of big names. Here I will break down the full list and my brief thoughts on each category. Best Television Series – Drama Big Little Lies (HBO) Killing Eve (BBC) Succession (HBO) The Crown (Netflix) The Morning Show …
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