Release Date – 17th February 2023, Cert – 15, Run-time – 2 hours 3 minutes, Director – Florian Zeller When his teenage son (Zen McGrath) comes to live with him, Peter (Hugh Jackman) finds himself trying to understand what’s going on in his son’s struggling mind. With 2021’s The Father director Florian Zeller took hisContinue reading “LFF 2022: The Son – Review”
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A Man Called Otto – Review
Cert – 15, Run-time – 2 hours 6 minutes, Director – Marc Forster Having given up on life after the passing of his wife, Otto (Tom Hanks) finds himself constantly interrupted by his disorderly neighbours, especially recently-moved-in Marisol (Mariana Treviño) and her family. Perhaps one of the reasons 2015’s A Man Called Ove works asContinue reading “A Man Called Otto – Review”
Just A Little Bit Random Audience Top Ten Films Of 2022
If the results of last year’s audience top ten films showed a strong return of big screen blockbusters this year’s demonstrates that the taste for indie fare hasn’t gone away. While perhaps the push of recognisable talent may have provided a push there are definitely some titles present which appear to have simply taken offContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Audience Top Ten Films Of 2022”
Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2022
In this special film review of 2022 I’m joined by film journalist Tom Beasley to count down and discuss our respective top ten films of the year lists. From discussion about some of the most acclaimed films of the year to some of the underrated gems, and the shambles that is my top three there’sContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Review Of The Year 2022”
Top Ten Films Of 2022
2022 has been an interesting year in terms of what audiences have flocked to, and what has dominated the conversation. While, of course, the standard blockbusters were a point of major discussion a number of indie and foreign language titles garnered much praise and attention throughout the year. The likes of RRR had as muchContinue reading “Top Ten Films Of 2022”
LFF 2022: Women Talking – Review
Release Date – 10th February 2023, Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 44 minutes, Director – Sarah Polley After a series of severe sexual assaults a group of women discuss whether to leave or stay in their Amish commune. Amongst the various moments of shock within Women Talking is perhaps the reminder of theContinue reading “LFF 2022: Women Talking – Review”
LFF 2022: She Is Love – Review
Release Date – 3rd February 2023, Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 20 minutes, Director – Jamie Adams When she arrives at the hotel run by her ex-husband’s (Sam Riley) girlfriend (Marisa Abela), Patricia (Haley Bennett) confronts the downfall of her relationship in a drunken evening with her former partner. “I’m aware of howContinue reading “LFF 2022: She Is Love – Review”
LFF 2022: The Whale – Review
Release Date – 3rd February 2023, Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 57 minutes, Director – Darren Aronofsky When it seems his condition may be leading him to his final days a reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher (Brendan Fraser) tries to reconnect with his teenage daughter (Sadie Sink). It’s been a fair while sinceContinue reading “LFF 2022: The Whale – Review”
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Review
Cert – 12, Run-time – 2 hours 24 minutes, Director – Kasi Lemmons Biopic charting the rising career, fame and personal life of Whitney Houston (Naomi Ackie) Early on, while rehearsing songs for church, Whitney Houston’s mother (Tamara Tunie) reminds her that “every song is about a story, there is no story about a song”.Continue reading “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Review”
Just A Little Bit Random Audience Best Films Of 2022 Vote
2022 is coming to a close and with that comes many people reflecting on highlights of the year. Therefore, once again, the opportunity to vote for your personal favourite film of the past year arrives. All you have to do is vote via this poll by 7pm on Wednesday 4th January for what you thoughtContinue reading “Just A Little Bit Random Audience Best Films Of 2022 Vote”
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