THE WHITE CROW Review: The story of the iconic dancer Rudolf Nureyev and his defection to the West in 1961. Director: Ralph Fiennes Actors: Oleg Ivenko, Ralph Fiennes,… Read more “The White Crow”
Category: Biography
The Last King of Scotland
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND Review: Based on the Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and it’s regime seen by his personal physical Dr. Garrigan who himself tried to… Read more “The Last King of Scotland”
Marie Antoinette
MARIE ANTOINETTE Review: A biopic of the Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. This takes us through her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at the age of 15… Read more “Marie Antoinette”
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Review: Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and cynical journalist who has had a troubled personal… Read more “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
Queen of Katwe
QUEEN OF KATWE Review: Based on the true story of a young Ugandan girl selling corn on the streets. Her life rapidly changes once she is introduced… Read more “Queen of Katwe”
A Man for All Seasons
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS Review: The story of Sir Thomas More, who refused to acknowledge King Henry VIII’s break from the Roman Catholic Church to divorce… Read more “A Man for All Seasons”
Official Secrets
OFFICIAL SECRETS Review: The true story of a British GCHQ whistle blower Katherine Gun, who leaked information to the press about illegal efforts to blackmail the UN… Read more “Official Secrets”
The Aeronauts
THE AERONAUTS Review: In the 1860s, scientist James Glaisher and Balloon pilot Amelia Wren attempt to fly higher in a hot air balloon than any others previously… Read more “The Aeronauts”
The Captor
THE CAPTOR Review: Based on the absurd but true story of a 1973 bank heist and hostage crisis in Stockholm. This was documented in the 1974 New… Read more “The Captor”
Cross of Honour
CROSS OF HONOUR Review: Norway, the start of World War II, one British and one German are shot down in a remote and isolated region. The only… Read more “Cross of Honour”
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