The Women by Kristan Hannah - When twenty-year-old nursing student, Frances “Frankie” McGrath hears the unexpected words that, “women can be heroes”, it comes as a revelation. Her sheltered, middle-class upbringing by conservative parents has taught her to always do the right thing and conduct herself ‘properly’ at all times. In 1965, however, the world is changing, and … [Read more...] about The Women by Kristan Hannah – Book Review
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Civil War – Film Review
Civil War follows a group of journalists and photojournalists to interview the President of America. It’s essentially just a road trip to Washington DC. There’s a fictitious civil war going on between America and the Western Forces (a group of militias from California and Texas). There is an ambiguity that allows you to add your own interpretations about what is going on, … [Read more...] about Civil War – Film Review
1917 – Film Review
Given 1917's rather simplistic plot - a pair of infantrymen having to cross the treacherous No Man's Land in order to prevent a doomed attack during the height of World War 1 - it makes sense that director Sam Mendes (Skyfall) would opt for a more complex manner to detail the story. Single camera shots and extended moments of action infused with a haunting stillness linger … [Read more...] about 1917 – 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