Hairspray was a musical written back in the 80s and it shows. Not because of the comedy or the songs, both of which are passable and certainly catchy, but because it delivers a story which is more than a little … Continue reading Hairspray (2007) Review
There is a perfect “small” element to the story of the Loving couple. This is a key moment in the history of the Civil Rights Movement but at no point is there a grandstanding speech, no huge moment of persecution … Continue reading Oscars Month: Loving (2016) Review
1964: When America was at war with itself. This tagline sums up this film perfectly. The 1960s is a time of the Civil Rights movement and one of the most violent, infamous and controversial in American history. So controversial that countless … Continue reading Mississippi Burning (1988) Review
Living the events of the past through the eyes of another individual, especially a life that spans many key, historical events, is a great way to present a movie differently. Forrest Gump did it very well, covering the Vietnam War, the … Continue reading The Butler (2013) Review
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