REEL Review – The Two Popes (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)
The Oscars 2020 – All Nominations and Snubs
The Academy Awards announced their nominees for their 92nd ceremony in the past few days, and in great Award Season fashion there are some surprises, and of course some snubs. In terms of quantity it’s The Joker that leads with 11 nominations, followed by Scorsese’s mob epic The Irishman, Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Sam Mendes’ Golden Globe winning war drama 1917. … Continue reading The Oscars 2020 – All Nominations and Snubs
REEL Review – Little Women (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)
REEL Review – Bombshell (2019)
Bombshell (2019) director: Jay Roach | runtime: 109mins | biography, drama In the midst of the 2016 Presidential debate, a group of women accuse Fox News head, Roger Ailes (John Lithgow), of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment. At the head of accusation is Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman) and Fox veteran Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron). One of the more defining parts of this decade … Continue reading REEL Review – Bombshell (2019)
REEL Review – Portrait of a Lady On Fire (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)
REEL Review – Jojo Rabbit (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)
REEL’s 20 Best Films of the Decade
With the 2010’s behind us we can look back at the best of the decade in film, covering all from high concept sci-fi’s to sensitive independent dramas, hilarious quirky drama/comedies and the best of world cinema; this is REEL’s best films of the last decade. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) director: Denis Villeneuve | runtime: 2h 44mins | Sci-fi, Action Sequels don’t often match the same … Continue reading REEL’s 20 Best Films of the Decade
REEL Review – I Lost My Body (2019)
I Lost My Body (2019) director: jeremy clapin | runtime: 1h 21mins | drama, fantasy | language: French, english Orphaned Naoufel (Dev Patel/Hakim Farris) finds himself with a new lease on life when he has a brief but moving conversation with Gabrielle (Ali Shawkat/Victoire Du Bois) over her intercom. Meanwhile, a severed hand travels the city of Paris to return to it’s body. Netflix’s newest … Continue reading REEL Review – I Lost My Body (2019)
REEL Review – Marriage Story (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)
Editor’s Pick – The King Of Comedy (1983)
The King Of Comedy (1983) Director: Martin Scorsese | Runtime: 1hr 49mins | Comedy, Drama, Thriller A enthusiastic but unsuccessful comic adores a late night talk show host, wanting nothing more than to be a guest on his show, going as far to have a set in his house laid out for his fantastically sequences dreaming of fame and praise from his idol. When a … Continue reading Editor’s Pick – The King Of Comedy (1983)
