‘Death to 2020 is a comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? This landmark documentary-style special weaves together some of the world’s most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage spanning the past 12 months.’ Charlie Brooker, now famous as the writer and creator of …
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Four Wedding and a Funeral (1994) – Review
A Rank Film Picture, Written by Richard Curtis, Directed by Mike Newell. This is one of the most definitive rom-coms in history and has been much referenced and copied in the years since it’s release, but is it actually that’s good? Well the answer is mostly yes. This definitely enjoyable movie is structured in five …
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Notting Hill (1999) – Review
A Universal Picture, Written by Richard Curtis, Directed by Roger Michell. In the late 90s/early 00s, Hugh Grant became the face of the British rom-com, and for a long time, the genre then became defined by the posh British guy, living in a charming location and presenting an idealised version of Britain. While this is …
Paddington 2 (2017) – Review
A StudioCanal Picture, Written by Paul King, Simon Farnaby, Directed by Paul King. For very obvious reasons, the world is a anxious and sad place right now, and every glimmer of hope and optimism is particularly welcome. This is where Paddington comes in. Paddington 2 is probably the most heartwarming and charming film I have …
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