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The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2021
An interesting animation that combines the thrilling excitement for children with a serious message that all parents should take on board.
The narrative follows young Katie Mitchell, a vibrant, independent teenager, who has just been accepted into Film College in California. She is ecstatic to meet her new friends and set off on her own path in life. She claims throughout the movie that she wants to meet people who 'get her'. This becomes particularly important throughout the narrative as…
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CODA 2021
An American remake of the 2014 French film ‘La Famille Belier’, which simply translates to ‘The Belier Family’. A fantastic illustration of a daughter having to interpret everyday communication for her two deaf parents and older brother. After so many years of being the constant support and backbone of the family, her hands are tied when she discovers a love for singing. When an opportunity arises for an audition at Berklee College of Music in Boston, most of her time…
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West Side Story 2021
After 3 years since his last director role in 2018’s ‘Ready Player One’, Steven Spielberg has returned for a stab at Jerome Robbins’ all-singing, all-dancing musical. With the original 1961 film adaptation still loved and admired by many, this was certainly going to be a challenge that had to live up to the high expectations of adoring fans. What an exceptional effort it was. A credit to the original play and film.
If you can stomach the sudden random flashes…
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The Power of the Dog 2021
Benedict Cumberbatch returns to screens to star in Jane Campion’s adaptation of Thomas Savage’s 1967 novel of the same name. For those who haven’t read the book or even the synopsis, like myself, will head into this movie expecting a classic western story, where trouble will start at a ranch, and it is up to the two protagonists to battle it out for the honour of becoming sheriff of the town. Evidence of western cinema history suggests there will be…
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