A version of this review originally appeared on CineChat. A reimagining of the Italian cartoon, Fate: the Winx Saga is a coming-of-age story set in a magical boarding school where fairies learn to use and control their powers. Assigned the same dormroom, a group of 5 young girls form unlikely friendships and navigate everyday emotional traumas like love and heartbreak… Continue reading Fate: The Winx Saga
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Quaranstream Diary
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. Pretty much wherever you are in the world, you’re spending far more time at home than ever before. Here in Kent, we’re on lockdown so I’ve been streaming up a storm the last 4 weeks. Here are my top picks for your continued quaran-stream’s, let us… Continue reading Quaranstream Diary
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
Little Women (2019)
A version of this article originally appeared on CineChat. I’ve never been a big fan of costume dramas, so I was very apprehensive, if not outright dismissive of Greta Gerwig’s Little Women adaptation. Left at a loose end this weekend, I found myself sitting in a screening of the new adaptation. And readers? I couldn’t have been… Continue reading Little Women (2019)
LFF 2019 Review: ‘Blackbird’
A version of this article originally appeared on FanFest News. LFF 2019 Review: Blackbird is an American film that appeared as a Special Presentation at this years festival. Blackbird is an exquisite piece of film making, with every shot, every line, every sideway glance carefully chosen. Susan Sarandon rules the roost as Lily, who has… Continue reading LFF 2019 Review: ‘Blackbird’
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




