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Tag: script

One Night in Miami (2020)

One of my biggest regrets of London Film Festival was that I accidentally missed the showing of Regina King’s directorial debut, One Night in Miami. Quickly becoming one of the most exciting films tonlook out for this awards season, the film follows the integral meeting that took place between boxer Cassius Clay (Eli Goree), activist… Read More One Night in Miami (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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The Holiday (2006)

Christmas season is upon us and that means one thing: Christmas films! Kicking off the festive viewing is Nancy Meyers’ 2006 romcom The Holiday. Following two women, LA-based Amanda and Surrey-based Iris, who are successful in their careers but not so much in love. They agree to swap homes for two weeks over the holidays… Read More The Holiday (2006)

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Da 5 Bloods (2020)

Admittedly, it has taken me a long time to get around to watching this film but it has been one of my most anticipated for the year. As a huge Spike Lee fan, I am always excited to see what he brings out. After his brilliant 2018 offering Blackkklansman that finally won him a deserved… Read More Da 5 Bloods (2020)

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

One of the most anticipated films of this upcoming awards season, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is the new film written and directed by Aaron Sorkin. Following the trial of eight men with varying backgrounds who organise protests at the Democratic National Convention to end the Vietnam War. Featuring an all-star cast including Eddie… Read More The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020)

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London Film Festival 2020: Roundup

With London Film Festival concluding today and all of my reviews done and dusted, I thought I would write this post to roundup my experience. Being my first film festival, I was so excited to be apart of something I have been a fan of for years. Looking at the lineup, it seemed that there… Read More London Film Festival 2020: Roundup

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London Film Festival 2020 – Wolfwalkers

With Soul only showing at the BFI Southbank cinema at the London Film Festival, I was worried there wouldn’t be an animation for me to watch. When I saw Cartoon Saloon’s new feature Wolfwalkers on the list, I knew immediately that I had to watch it. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart and based… Read More London Film Festival 2020 – Wolfwalkers

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London Film Festival 2020 – Siberia

The third film on my viewing list was auteur Abel Ferrara’s film Siberia based on a script co-written by Ferrara and Christ Zois. Marking Ferrara’s sixth collaboration with Willem Dafoe, the film follows bar owner, Clint (Dafoe) who lives in the wilderness of Siberia. Starting with a simple voice over over the opening credits with… Read More London Film Festival 2020 – Siberia

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Robert Eggers: Double Feature

In my series where I look at the emerging directors this century, it was only matter of time before I discuss the work of horror director Robert Eggers. Usually associated with his A24 cohort Ari Aster, Eggers’ two films are psychological studies of its characters with a darker colour palette than Aster’s work. His 2015… Read More Robert Eggers: Double Feature

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