REEL Review – Fighting With My Family (2019)
Fighting With My Family (2019) Director: Stephen Merchant | Runtime: 1h 48mins | Biography, Comedy, Drama Based on the true story of professional wrestler Paige, Saraya Knight (Florence Pugh) who performs at her parents family run local wrestling promotion in Norwich. Whilst teaching young kids the trade, Saraya and her brother Zak (Thomas Whilley) dream of making it big in the WWE. To see one … Continue reading REEL Review – Fighting With My Family (2019)
REEL Review – Cold Pursuit (2019)
Cold Pursuit (2019) Director: Hans Petter Moland | Runtime: 1h 59mins | Action, Crime, Drama Just after receiving Kehoe, Colorado’s Citizen of the Year award, Snowplow driver Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson) is informed of his son’s death. When his son’s friend comes to him as a bloody mess, Nels sets out to discover who was responsible for the death, sparking a drug war in the … Continue reading REEL Review – Cold Pursuit (2019)
REEL Review – Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Director: Robert Rodriguez | Runtime: 2h 2mins | Sci-Fi, Adventure, Action Somewhere in the future, the robotic surgeon Dr. Dyson Ido (Christoph Waltz) recovers an advanced cyborg in the scrapyard that he names Alita (Rosa Salazar). With no memory of her past life, Alita adapts to her new surroundings and tries to find out who she really was. Despite this being … Continue reading REEL Review – Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Editor’s Pick – Suspiria (1977)
Suspiria (1977) Director: Dario Argento | Runtime: 1h 39mins | Horror Young and talented dancer Suzy Bannion (Jessica Harper) transfers to a ballet academy in Berlin, but shortly after arriving a number of brutal murders occur and she begins to suspect it being a front for something more sinister. Argento is a legend in horror genre, mostly working within the confines of giallo, the Italian … Continue reading Editor’s Pick – Suspiria (1977)
7 Great Best Actress Oscar Winners
1. Joan Crawford – Mildred Pierce (1945) The iconicism of women in Hollywood starts with the glamour and overwhelming power of greats such as Katherine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Mary Pickford, and ever charismatic Joan Crawford. Despite Crawford’s prominence in Hollywood, she didn’t win until 1946 for Michael Curtiz’s Mildred Pierce. There is no doubt who deserved the award on the night, despite being nominated against fellow … Continue reading 7 Great Best Actress Oscar Winners
REEL Review – Cold War (2018)
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski | Runtime: 1h 29mins | Drama, Music Set in post World War II Poland, Cold War chronicles the tumultuous relationship of musician and conductor Wiktor (Tomasz Kot) who falls for the young and talented singer Zula (Joanna Kulig). At a run time of under 90 minutes, it’s surprising how complex a love story Pawlikowski has created in his follow up to the Oscar-winning Ida (2013). It … Continue reading REEL Review – Cold War (2018)
Editor’s Pick – Fruitvale Station (2013)
Fruitvale Station (2013) Director: Ryan Coogler | Runtime: 1h 25mins | Biography, Drama The story of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), both a Father and a Son, as he interacts with his family and friends on New Years Eve 2008. Ryan Coogler’s directional debut is a heartbreaking true story that’s unflinching in it’s message. The most impressive thing though, is the films overwhelming build to … Continue reading Editor’s Pick – Fruitvale Station (2013)
7 Great Best Actor Oscar Winning Performances
Ray Milland – The Lost Weekend (1945) A recurring theme you’ll see in this list is a Best Picture winner being accompanied by a Best Actor victory for the the films leading star. It’s a common occurrence in the history of the Academy Awards and one example, maybe the best example, is Ray Milland’s performance in Billy Wilder’s Best Picture winning The Lost Weekend. Ray Milland’s … Continue reading 7 Great Best Actor Oscar Winning Performances
Editors Pick – Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)
Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961) Director: Blake Edwards | Runtime: 1h 55mins | Comedy, Drama, Romance Young and eccentric Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) lives off of ‘tips’ for visiting the powder room, so to speak, for wealthy New York men. When she meets lonely writer Paul Varjak (George Peppard) who just moved into her building, she has to decide whether to keep the facade of her … Continue reading Editors Pick – Breakfast At Tiffany’s (1961)
REEL Review – Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) Director: Marielle Heller | Runtime: 1h 46mins | Biography, Comedy, Drama It’s 1991 and biography writer Lee Israel (Melissa McCarthy) deals with a unsuccessful recent release, and a bleak looking follow up. Based on the real events of Israel’s life, she attempts to cope with growing financial and personal troubles by forging letters from late writers, balancing her newfound career with … Continue reading REEL Review – Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018)
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