In 2017 Michael Stuhlbarg had a run of films that most actors would kill for. He managed to star in 3 movies that were all subsequently Oscar nominated and in one case, won the Oscar for Best Picture. Nevertheless, most people … Continue reading Unsung Hero: Michael Stuhlbarg
There is nothing in The Shape of Water that you haven’t seen a hundred times before. Disney have made Beauty and the Beast twice and as you watch this film, you soon realise that director Guillermo Del Toro has done so as well. This wouldn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing if it wasn’t so familiar, predictable and ultimately pedestrian. Not that The Shape of Water doesn’t have any redeeming features. It is very well made and as with all Del Toro productions, the design of the environments that his characters occupy are full of dark, dim and (as a … Continue reading The Shape of Water (2017) Review
The Oscars have been and gone but Ben and Dave still feel the need to dissect every (major) winner. As always they are here to discuss the big movies like Black Panther, Three Billboards and The Shape of Water while … Continue reading Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Episode 5: The Award for Best Sofa Goes to…
Another month and another theme launch. Unfortunately, this means I’m doubling up on themes as I haven’t been able to get all of my “Best of 2017” watched (and reviewed) yet. This month is of course the run-up to The Oscars … Continue reading Oscars 2018: The Launch
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