British cinema is at its best when it is able to truly capture the plight of the working class. Clio Barnard’s newest film, Ali & Ava, premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2021 and has been well received by critics and audiences alike thanks to its universal story. The film is set in Bradford and… Read More Ali & Ava (2021)
2021 saw a slew of star-studded films and one of these was Wes Anderson’s newest feature, The French Dispatch. The film follows the team at the titular magazine and the fictional French town of Ennui-sur-Blasé where the team is located. The cast is led by Bill Murray who plays the magazine’s editor, Arthur Howitzer Jr,… Read More The French Dispatch (2021)
Jennifer Lawrence is an actress whose star has risen exponentially since her breakthrough performance in Winter’s Bone in 2010. What has made Lawrence such a success both commercially and critically is her versatility and willingness to push herself by exploring different genres and refusing to be typecast. Her incredibly successful career has seen her nominated… Read More Top 5 Jennifer Lawrence Performances
One of the films that Amazon Studios is pushing this awards season is Aaron Sorkin’s Being the Ricardos which follows a week in the life of TV superstar Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and her husband, Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) in which the former is accused of being a member of the Communist party and has… Read More Being the Ricardos (2021)
Another film that I was especially keen to watch at this year’s BFI Flare Festival was Tove, a biopic about Tove Jansson who is known as the creator, author and illustrator of the Moomin book series. Directed by Zaida Bergroth from a screenplay, written by Eeva Putro, the film follows Tove (Alma Pöysti) and her… Read More BFI Flare Festival 2021: Tove
The second film on my itinerary for this year’s festival was Thomas Wilson-White’s drama The Greenhouse. Set in an idyllic Australian suburb, the film follows Beth (Jane Watt) who is grieving the loss of her mother, Lillian (Rhondda Findleton). The eldest of four siblings who have gone on to achieve amazing things in their lives,… Read More BFI Flare Festival 2021: The Greenhouse
BFI Flare Festival is all about showcasing the newest films that explore LGBT+ issues and the variety this year follows all paths of life from all corners of the globe. Opening the festival this year is Phil Connell’s Jump, Darling. The film follows Russell (Thomas Duplessie), a drag queen who moves back in with his… Read More BFI Flare Festival 2021: Jump, Darling
Another film that reigned victorious was J Blakeson’s dark comedy I Care a Lot. Winning Rosamund Pike the Golden Glibe for Lead Actress in a Musical or Comedy. The film follows con artist Marla (Pike) who acts as a legal guardian for the rich and elderly in order to drain them off their funds and… Read More I Care a Lot (2020)
The United States vs. Billie Holiday has produced one of the biggest surprises to come out of this year’s Golden Globes. Andra Day proved victorious in the Lead Actress in a Drama category as she beat out favourites Frances McDormand and Carey Mulligan to receive the prize for her turn as legendary jazz singer, Billie… Read More The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
One of the best actresses working today, Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan is a brilliant talent who can excel in any genre of film. Her latest venture as unconventional vigilante Cassie in the fantastic Promising Young Woman has made waves and is very likely to bring her another slew of award wins and nominations. She can… Read More Top 5 Carey Mulligan Performances
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