Tag: drama
Big Eyes – Film Review
Tim Burton dials down the gothic and the weird for this surprisingly straightforward drama based on a real-life art fraud story.
Younger – TV Review
I initially found this series too annoyingly hyper and perky for its own good, but in the end it was a (near) perfect light and frothy lockdown watch.
The Girl In the Cafe – Film Review
A charmingly modest and understated movie about an unlikely relationship that starts off as a conventional meet-cute and then goes somewhere unexpected.
Babette’s Feast – Film Review
This Oscar-winning Danish drama starts off slow and restrained, but ends up as a moving celebration of food and art, with possibly the greatest seven-course meal ever put onscreen.
Nomadland – Film Review
A gentle, compassionate and intimate portrait of life on the road and the society’s margins, led by another masterful performance from Frances McDormand.
Lars and the Real Girl – Film Review
“Man buys a sex doll on the internet” is an unlikely premise for a sweet, affecting and life-affirming story, but this quirky movie with early-day Ryan Gosling (before the world decided he was hot) somehow pulls it off.
Gran Hotel – TV Review
I haven’t reviewed any movies lately because for the past few weeks I’ve been glued to this addictive Spanish TV series… so why not review it.
The Wings of the Dove – Film Review
Beautifully shot and acted adaptation of the Henry James novel, with Helena Bonham Carter in what could be her finest performance to date.
Dangerous Liaisons – Film Review
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