HIDDEN FIGURES Review: An incredible true story of three female African-American mathematics named Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson. They served a vital role in… Read more “Hidden Figures”
Category: Biography
Darkest Hour
DARKEST HOUR Review: It is the early days of World War II. The fate of Western Europe balances on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. He… Read more “Darkest Hour”
Big Eyes
BIG EYES Review: Based on a true story about Walter Keane, who was one of the most successful painters of the 1950’s and 1960’s. He started earning… Read more “Big Eyes”
The Moon and the Sledgehammer
THE MOON AND THE SLEDGEHAMMER Review: This follows Mr.Page, and his four children, two daughters and two sons, how they live their life in the woods in… Read more “The Moon and the Sledgehammer”
Churchill
CHURCHILL Review: This tells the story about Sir Winston Churchill in the days immediately before the D-Day Landings in Normandy, France in June, 1944. Director: Jonathan Teplitzky Actors: Brian… Read more “Churchill”
A United Kingdom
A UNITED KINGDOM Review: Based on extraordinary true events that took place in 1947. A story about King Seretse Khama of Botswana and the controversial marriage to Ruth Williams,… Read more “A United Kingdom”
A Quiet Passion
A QUIET PASSION Review: A true story about the American poet Emily Dickinson. This takes you through from her early days to her later years. Director: Terence Davies… Read more “A Quiet Passion”
Prick Up Your Ears
PRICK UP YOUR EARS Review: A celebration of playwright Joe Orton and his love affair with Kenneth Halliwell. It concludes with their violent and premature deaths. Director: Stephen… Read more “Prick Up Your Ears”
The Death of Stalin
THE DEATH OF STALIN Review: Follows Stalin’s last days and portrays the chaos of the government after his death. Director: Armando Iannucci Actors: Jason Isaacs, Andrea Riseborough, Olga… Read more “The Death of Stalin”
Loving Vincent
LOVING VINCENT Review: Explores the life and unusual death of Vincent van Gogh through depictions of his artworks. Directors: Dorota Kobiela and Hugh Welchman Actors: Douglas Booth, Jerome Flynn,… Read more “Loving Vincent”
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