There is a strange balancing act that CODA attempts for the first two-thirds at least. On one hand you have a movie which seemingly tells a straight and realistic story of a CODA (child of deaf family), as Emilia Jones’ … Continue reading CODA (2021) Review
It seems that gone are the days of the “classic” Disney Princess and if young girls want a role model that kicks-ass, is assertive and holds the responsibility of the whole world in her grasp, Disney is one of the … Continue reading Raya and the Last Dragon (2021) Review
Kristen Stewart’s portrayal of Princess Diana in Spencer will be recognised as one of the all-time great biopic performances. To say it is transformative is an under-statement as barring any actual physical resemblance, the mannerisms, accent and altogether way that … Continue reading Spencer (2021) Review
Some roles can define careers and most will ultimately lead to the big Oscar win, or at least a nomination. For Carey Mulligan, it is no different and her role as Cassandra in Promising Young Woman could very well be … Continue reading Promising Young Woman (2020) Review
An interesting person does not always make for an interesting movie. Mr (Fred) Rogers is the perfect example of this. The documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” captured the life, essence and appeal of Mr Rogers perfectly, showcasing his impact on … Continue reading A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019) Review
All the ingredients are here for The Irishman to be a Scorcese classic; Returning legends that have worked with Scorcese in some of his best movies; A “true story” which focuses on gangsters and the criminal fraternity; Robert De Niro … Continue reading The Irishman (2019) Review
I’ve never been on the Cohen brother’s bandwagon. Where some people see genius, I see convoluted plotting, snail-pace story-telling and sometimes arrogant stylised techniques. Aside from the True Grit remake and parts of The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, I don’t … Continue reading No Country for Old Men (2007) Review
Rocky was a movie that didn’t need a sequel. It ended as the perfect underdog story and showcased one of Sylvester Stallone’s best performances. The film was a huge success, winning Best Picture at the Oscars, so a sequel seemed to … Continue reading Rocky Month: Rocky II (1979) Review
Whether you enjoy Roma or not will be entirely dependent on whether you enjoy movies that lack any actual narrative. To say that Roma has no story may be oversimplifying things slightly and a disservice to director Alfonso Cuaron but if … Continue reading Oscars 2019: Roma (2018) Review
Ben and Dave finally give their opinions on the 2019 Oscars. Listen as the pair dissect the winners, losers and people who should have gotten an award, as well as finally reveal who won the prediction competition. Dave also reviews the … Continue reading Views from the Sofa Podcast – Season 3 Episode 5: Oscars Reaction 2019
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