REEL Review – Hustlers (2019)
Hustlers (2019) director: Lorene Scafaria | runtime: 1h 50mins | crime, drama, comedy Based on the popular New York Times article, it follows the story of a group of strippers who begin making money by drugging Wall Street men and maxing out their credit cards. At the top of this new business are close friends Destiny (Constance Wu) and Ramona (Jennifer Lopez). Films that often … Continue reading REEL Review – Hustlers (2019)
REEL Review – The Irishman (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)
REEL Review – Final Space: Season 2 (2019)
Creator: David Sacks, Oman Rogers | Runtime: 21mins – Episode | Animation, Comedy, Sci-fi In a world where ‘Animated Sci-Fi’ draws your attention to Rick and Morty (2013-) it’s difficult to see anything else other than second best. Arguably the closest you might come is in the small gem that is Final Space. A group of misfits lead by Gary Goodspeed, a strong-hearted Peter Quill-type … Continue reading REEL Review – Final Space: Season 2 (2019)
REEL Review – Knives Out (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)
REEL Review – Monos (2019)
Monos (2019) Director: Alejandro Landed | Runtime: 1h 42Mins | Drama, Thriller Upon a mountaintop in a unnamed South American country, eight armed child militia are protecting a hostage for their resistance masters known only as ‘The Organisation’, conducting military drills and giving in to more feral urges. Writer/director Alejandro Landes has already made a huge mark on the non-English speaking film world with only … Continue reading REEL Review – Monos (2019)
REEL Review – Le Mans ’66 (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)
REEL Review – The Dead Don’t Die (2019)
The Dead Don’t Die (2019) Director: Jim Jarmusch | Runtime: 1h 44mins | Comedy, Horror Polar fracking sends the world off it’s axis, and in doing so causes a lot of abnormal things to happen in the small town of Centreville. Their animals disappear, their days become nights and visa-versa – and then the dead begin terrorising the town. You’ll notice in every film Jarmusch … Continue reading REEL Review – The Dead Don’t Die (2019)
REEL Review – The King (2019)
The King (2019) Director: David Michod | Runtime: 2h 20mins | Drama, History The young and rebellious Prince Hal (Timothee Chalamet) is crowned king after his Father, Henry IV (Ben Mendelsohn), dies. Surrounded by untrustworthy council and an adjusting kingdom, newly crowned Hal invades France to cement himself as King Henry V. In a post-Game of Thrones world it’s difficult to see past any sword … Continue reading REEL Review – The King (2019)
REEL Review – Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
Dolemite Is My Name (2019) director: Craig Brewer | runtime: 1h 57mins | comedy, biography, drama The story of Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy), a once struggling entertainer who found new life in a comedy/rap style. But even after success on stage, he decided to make his own movie and in doing so, immortalize his alter-ego Dolemite. The beauty of Dolemite Is My Name is … Continue reading REEL Review – Dolemite Is My Name (2019)
REEL Review – Living With Yourself: Season 1 (2019)
Living With Yourself: Season 1 (2019) creator: timothy Greenberg | runtime: 30mins – Episode | comedy, drama Down in the dumps and fed up with life, Miles (Paul Rudd) is referred to a spa which promises to alter and scrub his DNA and make him feel rejuvenated in the process. After the procedure Miles comes home to find someone who looks just like him there … Continue reading REEL Review – Living With Yourself: Season 1 (2019)
