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Attica (2021) Review

May 3, 2022 Ben

There is something powerful about simply retelling a story as a matter-of-fact series of events. This is the form that Attica takes, using witnesses from the event, people in and around the protest and those still affected by it, be … Continue reading Attica (2021) Review

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Spencer (2021) Review

February 16, 2022 Ben

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

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One Night in Miami… (2020) Review

November 12, 2021November 11, 2021 Ben

Its a fantastic “What if” scenario that One Night in Miami brings to life. What if after Cassius Clay defeated Sonny Liston, the boxer met and spent the night with political activist Malcolm X, footballer Jim Brown and singer Sam … Continue reading One Night in Miami… (2020) Review

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The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Review

November 10, 2021November 9, 2021 Ben

This should not be a story which resonates today but unfortunately, a movie which focuses on injustice, freedom of speech and police brutality still has relevance. It is important then that it is delivered well, with a fantastic cast, great … Continue reading The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Review

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Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Review

November 8, 2021November 7, 2021 Ben

Hillbilly Elegy is the perfect example of how performances can elevate a movie beyond average. This is a film full of fantastic performances and people who make you believe their character and care about their story. Oscar winners who add … Continue reading Hillbilly Elegy (2020) Review

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Erin Brockovich (2000) Review

June 26, 2021June 25, 2021 Ben

Erin Brockovich is how you tell a true story of the under-dog versus The Man. It is a well-told, well-acted and perfectly pitched story which has a chilling tale to tale but does so without getting too melodramatic. It also … Continue reading Erin Brockovich (2000) Review

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Denial (2016) Review

November 5, 2020 Ben

If written well enough, with the right kind of stakes, a courtroom drama can be as good as any movie featuring a car chase or any kind of action-laden thriller. Denial fits that very well because it has meaningful, historic … Continue reading Denial (2016) Review

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The Terminal (2004) Review

November 3, 2020 Ben

There is something great about a high concept movie which stretches credibility and The Terminal fits that bill perfectly. Tom Hanks plays Viktor Navorski who due to a political coup in his home country, is not allowed to enter the … Continue reading The Terminal (2004) Review

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Richard Jewell (2019) Review

September 6, 2020 Ben

Clint Eastwood has a great eye for a story and a directing style that often fits the kind of dramatic tale that Richard Jewell retells perfectly. Eastwood has a no-frills, straight directing style which means that the story can tell … Continue reading Richard Jewell (2019) Review

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Lone Survivor (2013) Review

August 3, 2020 Ben

It is a fine balancing act for any war film between overt-patriotism and stark realism. One can trump the other as you want the best representation for people who sacrificed for their country, particularly if the story you are telling … Continue reading Lone Survivor (2013) Review

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