Judy (2019) Director: Rupert Goold | Runtime: 118mins | biography, drama Low on money and struggling to keep a hold of her children, legendary performer Judy Garland (Renee Zellweger) decides to do a tour in London. While there, her personal relationships and substance abuse begin to take their toll. One of the figures in the studio-system’s history is the story of Judy Garland, a beloved … Continue reading REEL Review – Judy (2019)
The Two Popes (2019) director: fernando meirelles | runtime: 125mins | biography, drama Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce) is called to meet Pope Benedict (Anthony Hopkins) with the hopes of retiring from the Catholic Church. Over the course of a few days, the two men converse and clash-heads with their ideals and thoughts on the future of Catholicism. The history of the Catholic Church may … Continue reading REEL Review – The Two Popes (2019)
Little Women (2019) director: greta gerwig | runtime: 135mins | drama, comedy, romance In the midst of Civil War-time America, Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) reflects on her life with her 3 sisters Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen). One thing that has been evidently clear since her debut feature Lady Bird (2017) is that Greta Gerwig has become an important figure … Continue reading REEL Review – Little Women (2019)
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) director: Celine Sciamma | runtime: 121mins | drama, romance | language: French Professional painter Marianne (Noemie Merlant) is sent to a desolate island to paint Heloise’s (Adele Haenel) wedding portrait. When Heloise’s Mother leaves the island, the two women must pass the time and eventually become close to one other. There is something to be said about the … Continue reading REEL Review – Portrait of a Lady On Fire (2019)
Jojo Rabbit (2019) director: taika waititi | runtime: 1H 48mins | comedy, war After blowing himself up in the Hitler Youth Camp, Jojo (Roman Griffith Davis) is unable to join Hitler’s army. Now spending most of his time at home, he discovers that his Mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl in her room. Taika Waititi has become one of the most revered … Continue reading REEL Review – Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Marriage Story (2019) director: noah baumbach | runtime: 2h 16mins | comedy, drama New York-based Charlie (Adam Driver) and Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) try to navigate their divorce as cleanly as possible. When Nicole moves back to Los Angeles with their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson), the two parties begin introducing lawyers making life much more difficult for one another. Baumbach’s newest feature is the perfect … Continue reading REEL Review – Marriage Story (2019)
Director: Martin Scorsese | Runtime: 3h 29mins | Biography, Crime, Drama Former hitman Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) recounts his days working for the very pinnacle of organised crime. From his early beginnings under the wing of Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci), and his involvement with larger than life Union boss, Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). It’s been three years now since Scorsese graced us with Silence … Continue reading REEL Review – The Irishman (2019)
Knives Out (2019) DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson | runtime: 2h 10mins | Comedy, Drama, Crime Shortly after his 85th birthday, millionaire crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plumber) is potentially murdered in his upstairs office. Out of his large, eccentric family, everyone is a suspect, and private investigator Beniot Blanc (Daniel Craig) alongside Harlan’s nurse Marta (Ana de Armas) must uncover the truth. Modern day whodunit’s have … Continue reading REEL Review – Knives Out (2019)
Le Mans ’66 (2019) DIRECTOR: JAMES MANGOLD | RUNTIME: 2H 32MINS | BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA Mid 1960’s and Ferrari dominates the race track whilst Ford churns out the everyday American car. Ford decide to enlist the help of sports car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) to beat Ferrari at their own game – the 1966 24 hours of Le Mans … Continue reading REEL Review – Le Mans ’66 (2019)
Director: Todd Phillips | Runtime: 2hr 1min | Drama, Thriller, Crime Set in 1981, Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) struggles to readjust into society after being released from a psychiatric hospital. Difficulty with starting a standup career, ineffective medication and a city rampant with crime and poverty leads him down a dark and violent path. Since it’s release, Joker has been incredibly divisive between those claiming … Continue reading REEL Review – Joker (2019)
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