A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Locked Down was announced in September of 2020 and is a comedy heist film starring Anne Hathaway, set against the backdrop of the UK Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Filmed a month later, though not the first coronavirus film, it is possibly the biggest and most mainstream. That said,… Continue reading Locked Down
Category: Films
One Night in Miami
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. One Night in Miami is the directorial debut of Regina King, adapted from the stage play of the same name. Based on a real-life meeting of Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, Malcom X, and Sam Cooke, it’s a fictionalised account of what may have taken place that evening.… Continue reading One Night in Miami
Go Don’t Go
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. A triple threat from Alex Knapp who wrote, directed and starred in the film, Go/Don’t Go follows Adam, the last man on Earth, as he questions if there is anyone else left out there. The direction within the film is strong, with only one subject on screen for… Continue reading Go Don’t Go
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
A version of this review originally appeared in CRPWrites. It’s been a big week in the Star Wars fandom so we’re here to cover it all with a review of…. The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special…. That’s the big Star Wars thing on Disney+ everyone’s been talking about this week, right? It’s Star Wars… Continue reading The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
I’ll Be Around
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Against the backdrop of a post-punk music festival, we follow an assortment of struggling musicians and music fans as they deal with any number of personal and philosophical issues. There are key moments in the film with beautiful imagery and clear sense of direction that just… Continue reading I’ll Be Around
End of Year Review
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. We decided to split our year-end roundup into individual posts this year, with each of the team providing their personal take on the entertainment that helped us through this crazy year. In this post, Clare discusses her top 5 movies and TV shows. Let us know… Continue reading End of Year Review
Soul
A version of this review originally appeared on CRPWrites. Pixar’s first film opened in cinemas when I was 6 years old. So, to say I have grown up with this animation house is an understatement. As they tackle their most mature topic yet – what is a soul and what is it made of? –… Continue reading Soul
Swallow
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Like many film fans, in the run-up to the end of the year, I’m taking stock of the films I’ve seen and compiling a best of – which should be on the site by the end of the week. Being extra diligent this year, I’ve been… Continue reading Swallow
Farewell Amor
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. Immigrant stories have been told numerous times on screens big and small, even just this year with Little America (AppleTV+) and His House (Netflix), but Farewell Amor is a worthy entry into this pantheon. Written and directed by Ekwa Msangi, she tells not the story of the struggle to get… Continue reading Farewell Amor
White Lie
A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. White Lie originally debuted at Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 but will be getting a digital streaming release in January 2021. Starring TIFF rising star Kacey Rohl, she plays Katie Arneson, a young dance student raising money for her cancer treatment whilst also hiding a… Continue reading White Lie
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