Favorite films

Recent reviews

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  Alice in Wonderland 2010

  ★★★ Watched 21 Jan 2022

  “Off with their heads!”.”

  The famous tales by Lewis Carroll have been adapted to screen many times, but the Disney original and live action adaptations hit differently. I’m in the minority when I say that I didn’t mind this version. It’s not a frame by frame remake of the animation, we’ve seen this done recently with The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast, however Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” combines the two stories and allows the audience to see…

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  Italian Studies 2021

  ★★★ Watched 19 Jan 2022

  An abstract film exploring a woman’s path to find herself again. Vanessa Kirby stars as the main protagonist, Alina Reynolds a writer who has forgotten her past life.

  The dreamy atmosphere in the film captures Alina’s vivid reflections of her life and work. However, multiple questions are displayed for Alina as she travels along the streets of New York and flashbacks in England. The hazy trip the main character takes allows the audience to question if the journey is for the…

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  Encanto 2021

  ★★★★ Watched 19 Jan 2022

  "You’re Exactly What This Family Needs. You Just Need To See It."

  Encanto: a mesmerising tale full of life, colour and culture. The film continues with Disney’s progressive path of portraying a female protagonists personal journey. Mirabel proves to be such a loveable, delightful character who will bring smiles to many.   A beautiful story of self discovery, empowerment and family.

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  A Very British Scandal 2021

  ★★★½ Watched 18 Jan 2022

  “Hadn’t you better take your seat”

  A commanding approach of the 1963 Argyll v Argyll case, the scandalous divorce of Margaret Campbell and Ian Campbell, 11th Duke of Argyll. Claire Foy stars as the notorious Duchess of Argyll, Margaret Campbell.

  The miniseries makes no attempt to view the complex Duchess through the feminist eyes, but rather an admiration of the social structures she faced. Claire Foy and Paul Bettany deliver outstanding performances And showcase their range by exploring the details…

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