Whilst the idea of humanising a known villain with their very own origin story is one such trope that audiences are all too familiar with now, it certainly can't be denied that it's often a fruitful endeavour. 2014's Maleficent turned Sleeping Beauty's evil queen into a more tragic figure for mass benefit; DC centred a whole film around an army of villains in Suicide Squad; … [Read more...] about Cruella – Film Review
emma thompson
Reading Cinemas to dance with the de Vil
Ahead of its theatrical launch on May 27th - before arriving as part of the Disney+ Premiere Access vault on May 28th - Reading Cinemas will play host to a preview of the anticipated Cruella. Starring Academy Award Winners Emma Stone and Emma Thompson, the deliciously devilish comedy/drama will lay focus on the infamous 101 Dalmatians villainess who became known for her … [Read more...] about Reading Cinemas to dance with the de Vil
Late Night – Film Review
Whilst you imagine Mindy Kaling has more than her share of biting industry stories given that she started her career as an intern for Conan O'Brien, her scripted laugher Late Night plays things all a little safe and predictable. It's perhaps a little too overstuffed and saccharine for its own good, but nonetheless it still offers up its share of behind-the-curtain comedy that … [Read more...] about Late Night – Film Review
The Children Act – Film Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWOfsnxcD3s There are moments peppered throughout Richard Eyre's The Children Act that don't feel entirely organic to much of the surrounding story, but such is the strength of Emma Thompson that we can ultimately forgive these out-of-character instances in an otherwise fine, adult-aimed drama. One of the particular moments involves Thompson's … [Read more...] about The Children Act – Film Review