BARRY LYNDON Review: Raymond Barry is a sensitive, ambitious and intelligent man but he finds himself in a society that has no use for him. He wins… Read more “Barry Lyndon”
Category: History
Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT Review: Based on real events of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of widespread historical child sexual abuse within the local Catholic Archdiocese. As… Read more “Spotlight”
Ryan’s Daughter
RYAN’S DAUGHTER Review: A romantic war drama that takes place in the political turmoil of Ireland in 1916, Easter Rising. Rosy is a married woman and lives… Read more “Ryan’s Daughter”
Suffragette
SUFFRAGETTE Review: Set between 1912 and 1913 in Britain. This tells the story of the suffragette movement. Director: Sarah Gavron Actors: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham… Read more “Suffragette”
Amadeus
AMADEUS Review: The amazing story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This is told by his peer and secret rival Antonio Salieri. He is now confined to an insane… Read more “Amadeus”
Zulu
ZULU Review: This is a rousing recreation of the January 22,1879, siege of Rorke’s Drift Mission in Natal, South Africa. Director: Cy Endfieldh Actors: Stanley Baker, Jack… Read more “Zulu”
Bridge of Spies
BRIDGE OF SPIES Review: This film is based on a true story and is set during the Cold War. Tells the story of James Donovan who is… Read more “Bridge of Spies”
Apollo 13
APOLLO 13 Review: This tells the story of the aborted 1970 Apollo 13 moon mission and the failure that showed NASA at its best. Director: Ron Howard… Read more “Apollo 13”
Mrs. Brown
MRS. BROWN Review: Queen Victoria is deeply depressed after the death of her husband Albert. A relationship develops between her and her servant Brown three years after… Read more “Mrs. Brown”
Elizabeth
ELIZABETH Review: The early years of the reign of Elizabeth I. She is the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Director: Shekhar Kapur Actors: Cate… Read more “Elizabeth”
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