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I Care a Lot (2020)

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)

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)

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)

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Top 5 Carey Mulligan Performances

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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The Forty-Year-Old Version (2020)

Another film on my awards season list is The Forty-Year-Old Version, released on Netflix, the film is a brilliant comedy film written, directed and starring Radha Blank. It first premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, with Blank walking away with the U.S. Dramatic Competition Directing Award which made it one of the hottest releases… Read More The Forty-Year-Old Version (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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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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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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Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

Hillbilly Elegy is based on the memoir of the same name by J. D. Vance (Gabriel Basso) and follows his story as a Yale law student who faces issues when he is called back to his childhood home in Ohio after his mother, Bev (Amy Adams) overdoses on heroin. Directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker, Ron Howard… Read More Hillbilly Elegy (2020)

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The Queen’s Gambit

The show that everyone has been talking about at the minute is a series that revolves around chess. The Queen’s Gambit follows female chess player, Beth Harmon, and her quest to become the world’s best chess player period. The show was created by Scott Frank and Allan Scott and based on the 1983 novel of… Read More The Queen’s Gambit

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The Love Witch (2016)

Anna Biller’s second feature, The Love Witch is a film I have been eager to watch for a while now. Since its release in 2016, The Love Witch has gained a cult following and become a firm favourite of modern horror thanks to its modern interpretation of 60s horror. The film follows witch, Elaine Parks… Read More The Love Witch (2016)

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