The 17th century was a fascinating time for England. The way of life was changing. Whilst puritan and overtly religious sentiments still ruled – keeping women locked to their husband and any thought of wicked, free, and sexual behaviour abhorred. … Continue reading Fanny Lye Deliver’d – Review
Where did the idea come from? When I was young, I read a book called The World Upside Down by Christopher Hill that transforms British History. The 17th century was so fascinating but I couldn’t find the right way in … Continue reading “Fanny is inspired by real life people who fought for their voices to be heard” – Director Thomas Clay talkes Fanny Lye Deliver’d
A lecturer regales a story to Victorian aristocrats in Australia – their mouths agape at the blood shed within the story. He talks about how uncivilised we’ve become; to uphold an outlaw and a murderer as an iconic legend. That’s … Continue reading True History of Kelly Gang – Review
Hollywood love is so grand, isn’t it? It’s long and passionate speeches in the rain. It’s running through airports trying to stop that ill-fated flight from absconded with a soulmate. It’s big band gestures and super attractive white-teethed people professing … Continue reading Ordinary Love – Review
Apatow certainly does his white male losers and stoner comedies. The 40-Year-Old Virgin, This is 40, and heck, even white women get a look-in with Amy Schumer led Trainwreck. Any overgrown mess of a human gets a chance for redemption … Continue reading The King of Staten Island – Review
Spike Lee is an immutable filmmaker. For over three decades, Spike Lee has dazzled us with comedies, thrillers, action-movies, and social commentary movies. From Do The Right Thing to the 25th Hour, and to 2018’s Academy Award winning BlacKkKlansman, Lee … Continue reading Da 5 Bloods – Review
