LFF 2021: The French Dispatch – Review

Release Date – 22nd October 2021, Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 48 minutes, Director – Wes Anderson A group of journalists assemble the final edition of The French Dispatch magazine, after the passing of its editor. ‘Wes Anderson’s made his film again’. It’s a joke many people, including myself, have made numerous timesContinue reading “LFF 2021: The French Dispatch – Review”

The Green Knight – Review

Cert – 15, Run-time – 2 hours 10 minutes, Director – David Lowery Sir Gawain (Dev Patel) sets out on a long journey to the Green Chapel, where he will receive the same treatment he gave to the Green Knight (Ralph Ineson) a year before, having his head cut off. There’s a highly traditional feelContinue reading “The Green Knight – Review”

The Many Saints Of Newark – Review

Cert – 15, Run-time – 2 hours, Director – Alan Taylor ‘Dickie’ Moltisanti (Alessandro Nivola) finds his life in organised crime turned into a tumultuous set of betrayals when his father (Ray Liotta) comes home with a younger Italian wife (Michela de Rossi). For those wary of going into The Many Saints Of Newark withoutContinue reading “The Many Saints Of Newark – Review”

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Review

Cert – 12, Run-time – 1 hour 55 minutes, Director – Jonathan Butterell 16 year old Jamie (Max Harwood) dreams of becoming a drag queen, however his exploration into the world of performing begins to collide with many major events in his school life. Sat in a careers class, encouraged to think about what heContinue reading “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – Review”

Gunpowder Milkshake – Review

Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 54 minutes, Director – Navot Papushado After betraying her firm, assassin Sam (Karen Gillan) must protect herself and eight-and-three-quarter-year-old Emily (Chloe Coleman) against an elaborate criminal world. There’s a sketch by Australian comedy group Aunty Donna in which the three main faces of the team refer to andContinue reading “Gunpowder Milkshake – Review”

Respect – Review

Cert – 12, Run-time – 2 hours 25 minutes, Director – Liesl Tommy Biopic following Aretha Franklin (Jennifer Hudson) from her early days singing in her father’s (Forest Whitaker) church, trying to assert her own style and voice against the input of those around her, including her abusive husband (Marlon Wayans). It seems odd toContinue reading “Respect – Review”

Copshop – Review

Cert – 15, Run-time – 1 hour 47 minutes, Director – Joe Carnahan A rookie cop (Alexis Louder) finds herself trying to prevent complete destruction and multiple deaths when recently arrested Teddy Murretto (Frank Grillo) is hunted down by a competing hitman (Gerard Butler) and psychopath (Toby Huss). It feels like it’s been a longContinue reading “Copshop – Review”

Malignant – Review

Cert – 18, Run-time – 1 hour 51 minutes, Director – James Wan After having survived multiple successive traumas, Madison (Annabelle Wallis) begins to delve into her unfamiliar past for answers to a series of grisly murders that aren’t just happening in her dreams. As various characters over the course of James Wan’s latest directorialContinue reading “Malignant – Review”

Cinderella – Review

Cert – 12, Run-time – 1 hour 52 minutes, Director – Kay Cannon Aspiring dressmaker Ella (Camila Cabello), finds both love and her dreams, forbidden by her stepmother (Idina Menzel), coming closer when attending a ball held for a prince (Nicholas Galitzine). Cinderella famously gains her ridiculing nickname from her stepsisters (Charlotte Spencer, Maddie Baillio)Continue reading “Cinderella – Review”