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5 ideas about a movie: You Were Never Really Here

Hello! And welcome to a review of a movie I knew nothing about prior to seeing it. Can’t say I know much more having now seen it. This is You Were Never Really Here. IMDb summary: A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. When a job spins out of control,Continue reading “5 ideas about a movie: You Were Never Really Here”

5 ideas about a movie: Wonder Wheel

Hello! A feature from one of the most polarizing yet still working directors in Hollywood. This is Wonder Wheel. IMDb summary: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Wonder Wheel was written and directed by Woody Allen. Despite all the allegations and rumors,Continue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Wonder Wheel”

Movie review: Battle of the Sexes

Good evening, My BFI London Film Festival series of reviews (it opened with Breathe) continues with Battle of the Sexes – another potential awards contender for the year! IMDb summary: The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs. As a side note, beforeContinue reading “Movie review: Battle of the Sexes”

Movie review: La La Land

Hello! Today, I had a chance to see the current awards front-runner – the film La La Land – so let’s review it! I have read a lot of emotional (both positive and negative) tweets about it in my feed these past few weeks, but, as usual, I decided to make up my own mindContinue reading “Movie review: La La Land”

5 ideas about a movie: Cafe Society

Hello! The newest Woody Allen picture that hopes to be an awards’ contender has reached theatres, so let’s discuss it! IMDb summary: In the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York, he isContinue reading “5 ideas about a movie: Cafe Society”

2015 Summer Movies RANKED

Hello!! So, the summer movie season is over once again and before we dive into the Oscar season, let’s remember the great, the good and the bad. I will give you my list of summer movies, ranked best to worst and link the majority of them to their actual reviews. I have only missed 6 orContinue reading “2015 Summer Movies RANKED”