In the same ilk at Suite Francais and Brooklyn, director Mike Newell recreates a story of love and love lost, in the aftermath of WW2 on the once Nazi-occupied Guernsey. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society draws you in slowly. It begins in post-war London where we meet Juliet Ashton (Lily James, Downton Abbey), successful author and her American beau, Mark … [Read more...] about The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society – Film Review
War & Military
Darkest Hour – Film Review
The Darkest Hour is an inspiring film about Winston Churchill's rise to becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain on the eve of World War II. He is known as one of the greatest prime ministers and if you watch this film you'll know why. The film made me wonder about the myth of Churchill and the reality. He has a rather unusual personality. He is placed in a difficult position … [Read more...] about Darkest Hour – Film Review
Dunkirk – Film Review
Dunkirk is a war film based on the event that occurred in May 1940 after Germany had advanced into France leaving the Allied troops trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. The film follows a couple of different storylines which keeps things engaging. The dialogue is kept to a bare minimum and we don’t warm to any one character. And yet, we are still barracking for them collectively. … [Read more...] about Dunkirk – Film Review
Wonder Woman – Film Review
I loved the Wonder Woman movie. It’s great to finally see a movie where the princess saves herself. The film is based on a fictional superhero which appeared in comic books published by DC Comics. Princess Diana (aka Wonder Woman) comes from the Amazonian people – an island full of buff women warriors. Their idyllic life is shattered when a British pilot (Chris Pine) crashes … [Read more...] about Wonder Woman – Film Review