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  Conclave 2024

  ★★★★ Watched 18 Mar 2025

  What can I say about a film that reflects on the church I have been a member of my whole life?
  There is much to admire here from the setting, to the acting and great costumes. Of course the so called secrecy is highlighted as is the internal bickering of the cardinals some of whom are willing to do literally anything to become pope. Can the church survive such petty internal squabbles? The answer is yes as the ending clearly…

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  The Watchers 2024

  ★★★ Watched 22 Feb 2025

  A film with a real difference. Part horror - yes. Part psychological thriller and part - what does this all mean? But still despite all of this well one persevering with. You expect films like this to be a bit strange, wacky and a bit off the wall but that’s what makes it different. Hence, I found myself enjoying this one when strangely I didn’t expect to.  Now there’s a real surprise. So, well worth a watch but if your car does break down in the woods - for goodness sake stay with it!
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Popular reviews

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  I Am Ruth 2022

  ★★★★★ Watched 31 Dec 2022

  For anyone interested in mental health, has lived through it or is currently experiencing it, this is essential viewing.
  Enough said.

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  Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2011

  ★★★★ Watched 19 Nov 2023

  My third viewing of this great film. The perfect blend of story telling, action, and a clear moral message to ponder. Great special effects puts this film right up there as a classic. In addition to this some truly emotional scenes and a suitable set up for the next one in the series. For me a must film and if not for you - I pity you, I really do. 
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