A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. OPENING THOUGHTS: Inspired by a real life fashion mogul, Greed follows fictional Richard McCreedy (Greedy McGreedy) on the eve of his 60th birthday. It’s an all-out Roman gladiator extravaganza in Greece, with real lions and plenty of drama. DIRECTION: Greed is tonally a mess. Was it meant to be… Continue reading Greed
Month: February 2020
The Personal History of David Copperfield
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites OPENING THOUGHTS: A real mixed bag going into this one. Dickens adaptation? No thank you. Dev Patel? Yes please. British humour? Sometimes. Colour blind casting? I’m interested. UK release date before the US? Okay, I’m sold. DIRECTION: Armando Iannucci is known for his TV shows, but… Continue reading The Personal History of David Copperfield
Kill Ben Lyk Q&A
Director: Erwan Mainopoulous Stars: Eugene Simon, Scroobius Pip, Daz Black Kill Ben Lyk is a British-French independent film, co-written and directed by Erwan Marinopoulos and starring Eugene Simon, Simone Ashley and Scroobius Pip. The story follows a group of people with nothing in common but the same name, Ben Lyk. It’s unfortunate then that a… Continue reading Kill Ben Lyk Q&A
Softness of Bodies
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Softness of Bodies follows American poet Charlotte living in Germany as she tries to win a coveted scholarship and maintain a strong social and love life. I was quite excited to watch this film as the trailer had me intrigued – it looked like a brilliant… Continue reading Softness of Bodies
Cupid
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. OPENING THOUGHTS: Based on the film poster and the plot, I was expecting a terrifying thriller where those who had wronged their lovers were hunted down for the ultimate revenge – death by love. Did the film live up to the poster and plot synopsis? Not… Continue reading Cupid
Birds of Prey
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of one Harley Quinn is the latest offering from DC Films and a partial sequel to 2016’s Suicide Squad. Margot Robbie returns in the lead role of Harley Quinn, striking out on her own after a breakup with her beloved… Continue reading Birds of Prey
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