Category: Drama
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“Unabomber” Streaming Reveiw
Is the re-telling of this incredible true story worth the watch? If you’re of a certain age, you’ll understand exactly who and what the Unabomber was. In this adaptation of the true story, the film explores the early psychology of Ted Kaczynski, a once Harvard University Professor of Mathematics, living…
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“Pressure” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ 4 The film depicts the true-life events leading up to D-Day, focusing on the meteorologists behind the critical weather forecasting prior to the landings. Andrew Scott stars as Captain James Stagg, the self-assured British meteorologist who convinced General Dwight D. Eisenhower that severe storms would coincide with the proposed…
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“The Gentlemen” Season 2 Review
Does Guy Ritchie’s Netflix crime drama live up to expectations? Just over two and a half years after the first season, The Gentlemen Season Two hit Netflix on the 3rd of September. It’s taken me this long to drudge my way through this. You can probably guess what’s coming next?!…
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“The Death of Robin Hood” Review
Can ‘The Prince of Thieves’ survive another big screen outing? Robin Hood is a staple of English mythology, and many stories are attributed to this most famous of legends. Yet not many people are aware of how Robin Hood met his demise, and in this Hugh Jackman vehicle, the story…
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“The Dog Stars” Review
Can Ridley Scott make a comeback in this post apocalyptic thriller? Ridley Scott has been responsible for helming such greats as Blade Runner, Alien and Gladiator among many others. Over recent years, his work has seen a dramatic downturn in quality and I’m not too sure his career will ever…
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“Tony” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 3.5 I discovered this film with no prior knowledge, after watching a short trailer. It’s based on chef Anthony Bourdain’s kitchen memoirs and follows his coming-of-age journey. Dominic Sessa stars as an immature and foolish young man struggling to convince himself and others he’s a writer despite his lack…
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“Song Sung Blue” Streaming Review
Is this Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson vehicle worth stepping into? Available to watch on NOW TV, Sky Store, You Tube and Apple TV I’m very late to the party on this title, and I hope you’ll forgive this review of a film nearly a year after release, but myself…
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“Sunny Dancer” Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐✨ 4.5 British coming-of-age comedy-drama that follows 17-year-old cancer survivor Ivy (played by Bella Ramsey). Tackling a subject that will undoubtedly hit close to home for many, the film blends the emotional realities of cancer recovery with the unique trials of teenage life. The story captures Ivy’s initial resistance and…
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“Lucky Strike” Streaming Review
Battle of the Bulge, or Bulging with Bloat?Let’s find out together, shall we? Please check out my video review and my written review below. Go on…I know you want too! Lucky Strike is a WWII action drama, set during The Battle of Bulge, and stars Scott Eastwood as Captain John…
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“Fall” Blu-Ray Review
Whatever you do…don’t look down! I went into this film when it first released knowing that it was a low budget affair. Made for just $3 million, I didn’t expect much from this at all. Yet, this became another perfect example of how brilliant a film can be, when the…
