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”
Category: Drama
Rashomon
RASHOMON Review: Three men shelter from a storm, they discuss an incident where a bandit raped a woman whose husband then somehow died. The story is told from four different… Read more “Rashomon”
The Olive Tree
THE OLIVE TREE Review: A young woman, her uncle and a friend set out on a journey to track down an old olive tree years after it was… Read more “The Olive Tree”
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”
Man Down
MAN DOWN Review: U.S Marine Gabriel Drummer returns home from Afghanistan to a post-apocalyptic environment. Also once home he searches desperately for the whereabouts of his estranged son and his… Read more “Man Down”
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”
An Officer and a Gentleman
AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Review: Zack Mayo aspires to be a navy pilot. He arrives at the Navy Flight school to become an aviator for a 13-week course. Hr… Read more “An Officer and a Gentleman”
Viceroy’s House
VICEROY’S HOUSE Review: About Lord Mountbatten’s time as Viceroy of India. He is tasked with overseeing the transition of British India to independence. There is conflict as the different sides… Read more “Viceroy’s House”
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