A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. LFF 2019: Bad Education is an American film appearing as a ‘Special Presentation’ at this years festival. ‘I did it for my job.’ ‘No, you did it because you wanted to look pretty.’ Bad Education features an all star cast including Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney… Continue reading LFF 2019 Review: ‘Bad Education’
LFF 2019 Review: ‘I Lost My Body’
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. LFF 2019: I Lost My Body is a French film featuring in the ‘Dare’ strand of the 2019 festival. A boy searches for a lost connection with a woman. A hand searches for it’s body. I Lost My Body is a gentle film that meditates… Continue reading LFF 2019 Review: ‘I Lost My Body’
‘This Is Us’ Recap ‘Strangers’
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. The Pearson's are back… aren't they? This Is Us starts season 4 with Strangers, and with it are multiple new characters and new timelines. Jack, Rebecca, and the parents make 3. Back in 1972, we get a meet-cute between Jack and Miguel as well as… Continue reading ‘This Is Us’ Recap ‘Strangers’
LFF 2019 Review: ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. LFF 2019: The Peanut Butter Falcon is an American film featuring in the ‘Love’ strand of the 2019 festival. A young man with downs syndrome escapes his dreary existence to pursue his dreams in this heart-warming indie flick. The Peanut Butter Falcon is a charming,… Continue reading LFF 2019 Review: ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’
LFF 2019 Review: End of the Century
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. LFF 2019: End of the Century is an Argentinan film featuring in the 'Love' strand of the 2019 festival. Boy meets boy. Boy likes boy. But what if they've already done this once before? End of the Century is a quiet, subtle meet-cute full of… Continue reading LFF 2019 Review: End of the Century
‘Unbelievable’ frames the focus on the victim in Moving New Series
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News Netflix’s new show Unbelievable focusses on multiple real life cases of rape and the two detectives who joined forces to find the unbelievable links between the attacks. The show handles the violent crimes in a sensitive way, not shying away from the damage caused, never… Continue reading ‘Unbelievable’ frames the focus on the victim in Moving New Series
Celebrate the Circle of Life with ‘The Lion King’ on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News You can bring the circle of life home this fall, as The Lion King is released in stunning 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. The Lion King was one of the biggest hits of the summer, grossing an estimated $1 billion worldwide. The home release features… Continue reading Celebrate the Circle of Life with ‘The Lion King’ on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD
Mattel and ‘Star Wars’ collaborate on 3 new Barbie Dolls.
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News Barbie creators Mattel have collaborated to create a new series of Star Wars dolls. The dolls pay homage to the original film Star Wars: A New Hope by showcasing 3 of the most iconic characters. There are currently 3 dolls available, inspired by the concept… Continue reading Mattel and ‘Star Wars’ collaborate on 3 new Barbie Dolls.
‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. Amazon's new show The Boys dropped a few weeks ago and it's taken the internet by storm. The Boys follows an elite group of 'Supes' (superpowered humans, born special), it's the perfect antidote to superhero fatigue, showing us the darker side to the question 'what… Continue reading ‘The Boys’ Homelander is the Absolute Worst
Film Review – Beginners
I think I loved and hated Beginners in equal measure. The small, quiet romantic in me loved it. Movies about quiet, depressed men saved by manic pixie dream girls are my favourite genre. I always wanted to be the manic pixie dream girl, but learnt I’m all manic and no pixie. Now I realise, I’m… Continue reading Film Review – Beginners




