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Red, White and Blue (2020)

The third installment of Steve McQueen’s revolutionary Small Axe anthology series is Red, White and Blue chronicling the career of Leroy Logan, a forensic scientist turned police officer who aims to tackle racism in the system by encouraging more non-white people to join the force. His goal to fix the system does not come without… Read More Red, White and Blue (2020)

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Small Axe (2020)

One of the most exciting releases of the year comes in the form of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe anthology series. Consisting of five films that explore the racial tensions during the late twentieth century in the West Indies community London, Small Axe is an achievement worthy of much awards discussion. I have written on McQueen’s… Read More Small Axe (2020)

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Soul (2020)

One of the most hyped film of 2020, especially after it was delayed a couple of times after the pandemic took hold. Pixar’s Soul has been the subject of much conversation when Disney announced that it would be uploaded onto Disney+ on Christmas Day. I had actively avoided watching any trailers but knew that it… Read More Soul (2020)

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On the Rocks (2020)

One of the films I have been eager to watch has been Sofia Coppola’s latest offering, On the Rocks. Starring Rashida Jones as novelist Laura who suspects her husband, Dean (Marlon Wayans) is having an affair. When Laura’s father, Felix (Bill Murray) comes to town, Laura finds her doubts grow until she isn’t sure what… Read More On the Rocks (2020)

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The Life Ahead (2020)

After a short break to celebrate Christmas, I am back with the awards season viewings. I hope everyone had a lovely time and got to spend it with the ones you love. My next review is all about a film that had much hype thanks to the comeback of the legendary Sophia Loren in this… Read More The Life Ahead (2020)

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2021 Awards Season

It goes without saying that the pandemic has certainly flipped every sector of life upside down. In terms of films, we have seen the industry reach a point where the fate of cinemas will now be in the hands of 2021. In the meantime, we have seen the majority of award frontrunners released on streaming… Read More 2021 Awards Season

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The Prom (2020)

One of the pleasant surprises of the year for me is Ryan Murphy’s The Prom. Adapted from the musical of the same name, The Prom follows a group of Broadway actors who try to reclaim some positive PR by protesting the decision a high school in Indiana made to cancel prom after student Emma (Jo… Read More The Prom (2020)

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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)

Continuing my awards season viewing with this fantastic stage to screen adaptation of August Wilson’s play of the same name. Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom follows the titular Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), a blues singer and her band as they spend the day recording a new song in a studio in Chicago. Directed by George C.… Read More Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)

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Christmas Movie Countdown

Christmas week is finally upon us and yet it’s an understatement to say that it won’t be a Christmas like any other. With harsher restrictions being brought forward, a lot of people aren’t able to see family and friends on Christmas which is heartbreaking for so many. It is times like these when films can… Read More Christmas Movie Countdown

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The Snowman (1982)

One of the most beautiful animated short films ever made, The Snowman is a silent adaptation of the picture book illustrated by Raymond Briggs. Telling the story of James, a young boy who lives with his parents in the Brighton countryside. After a heavy night of snow, James makes a Snowman and wraps it in… Read More The Snowman (1982)

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