These two movies have plenty in common, not only are they both set in the UK, but both are directed by an English theatre and film director Thea Sharrock. This is my intro to her film work, though some of you might be familiar with her film Me Before You. Wicked Little Letters has been …
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FlixChatter Review: Wonka (2023) – Paul King’s sprightly musical has just the right dose of kookiness, magical whimsy + heart
Roald Dahl's classics have been popular in Hollywood, and one that’s been adapted several times is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I actually have never seen any of the adaptations, and frankly, I wasn’t even all that interested in seeing this one. Yet I was willing to check it out as it’s written, produced, and …
A pair of musicals to look forward to this December 2023: The Color Purple + Wonka
Two of the first three Hollywood films my late mom introduced me to when I was a tween were musicals, My Fair Lady (1964) and The Sound of Music (1965) so naturally I have a soft spot for musical movies. I do have to admit though that I have not seen the original films of …
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Musings on SECRET INVASION series – despite the stellar cast, the show has killed off any remaining interest I had in the MCU
It’s been over a week since I finished watching this series and I’m still left discombobulated - just what the heck was THAT??! If you haven’t seen the series yet, I caution you that I will be discussing spoilers here. I have been so MCU fatigue for some time now so I wasn’t sure initially …
Empire Of Light Review – gloriously shot and well-acted but Sam Mendes’ script feels largely contrived
Cinema is having a celebratory year in 2022, with three big studio films proclaiming to be a love letter to the movies: The Fabelmans (Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical story), Damien Chazelle’s Babylon (about Pre-Code Hollywood) and you could even say Downton Abbey: A New Era is a nod to the transition from silent films to talkies. …
Double Teaser Trailers Spotlight – Empire Of Light & White Noise
Happy Friday Eve! I meant to post the teaser trailer of Empire of Light but got busy during the day and had a screening of George Miller's Three Thousand Years Of Longing (review coming this weekend) in the evening. Well, I'm glad I waited as White Noise's trailer came out this morning so might as …
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FlixChatter Review: Mothering Sunday (2022)
As a fan of period dramas, especially those filled with an ensemble of British actors, Mothering Sunday seems to have everything going for it. Based on the novel by Graham Swift and adapted by Alice Birch, the film centers on Jane Fairchild, a maid at the Nivens household. Jane is given a day off by …
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