A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. Opening An awkward teen boy pays an awkward teen girl to help him write to the girl of his dreams. It’s a familiar story, and while it could be full of high school tropes, Alice Wu gives us a tender and heartfelt story of finding your… Continue reading The Half of It Review
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Circus of Books Review and Q&A
What do you do when you wake up one day and realise the bookstore your parents own is actually one of the biggest retailers of hardcore LGBT porn in the states? Circus of Books is a documentary headed to Netflix as part of their Documentary season. The film is directed by Rachel Mason and centres… Continue reading Circus of Books Review and Q&A
All The Bright Places
A version of this article originally appeared on CRPWrites. OPENING THOUGHTS: I read the novel All the Bright Places about four years ago, and whilst I wouldn’t say it was one of my favourite YA novels, I did enjoy it, and even shed a few tears. When I saw the trailer for this film adaptation, released today… Continue reading All The Bright Places
Uncut Gems
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Uncut Gems is an aggressive and stressful film that you should make sure to spend time with. Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner, a classic wheeler and dealer with a dangerous gambling streak. He spends his time making trades, begging and borrowing, and avoiding the heavies who… Continue reading Uncut Gems
My Golden Globe Hopes
These are neither the real winners of the 2020 Golden Globes, nor who I think will win, but instead who I would choose to win if I was in charge (as I'm clearly right in all opinions).My winners are in bold. Any shows or films I have not had the chance to see are crossed… Continue reading My Golden Globe Hopes
‘You’ Season 2 – More Kills, More Thrills
It's always a risky move when you take a popular show and move it to a new city with an almost entirely new cast. But moving You to both Netflix and LA for season 2 pays off with more fun, more thrills, and definitely more kills. (Contains spoilers for Season 2 of You, currently streaming… Continue reading ‘You’ Season 2 – More Kills, More Thrills
What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK.
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK. So perhaps you’ve eaten more turkey than any human should, drank far too much prosecco, or the only thing left in the celebrations tin are the sad bounty bars that nobody wants. Well don’t worry, whether… Continue reading What to watch this Boxing Day on Netflix UK.
‘The Good Place’ Recap ‘A Girl From Arizona (Part 1)’
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. Everything is fine. The Good Place is back one last time, for one last re-do, to save all of humanity. Totally achievable for Team Cockroach…right? As Michael, newly demoted as he couldn't cope with the pressure, tells us all in an uplifting pep talk. We… Continue reading ‘The Good Place’ Recap ‘A Girl From Arizona (Part 1)’
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’
‘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
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