‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 30 – Review
“Every imitation feels pale in comparison” to Disney Animation’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (1991), now 30 years old. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews the Disney Renaissance classic.
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Ali and Ava (2021) Review
British director Clio Barnard offers her funniest film yet in the Bradford-set ‘Ali and Ava’, a story of two people growing close despite differences. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreOriginal vs Remake: Let the Right One In vs Let Me In
‘Let the Right One In’ (2008) vs ‘Let Me In’ (2010), the Thomas Alfredson movie versus the Matt Reeves adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s popular novel “Låt den rätte komma in”. Article by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
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No Time to Die (2021) Review
Daniel Craig says goodbye to the Bond franchise in Cary Joji Fukunaga’s ‘No Time to Die’ (2021), co-starring Lashana Lynch, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Delphine’s Prayers (2021) Open City Documentary Festival Review
‘Delphine’s Prayers’ (2021), from well regarded documentarian Rosine Mbakam, serves as a memoir by its subject, a Belgian immigrant with a traumatic, perspective-shifting story. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreSongs for the River (2021) Open City Documentary Festival Review
Charlotte Ginsborg coronavirus pandemic documentary ‘Songs for the River’ highlights social and political issues from the perspective of a small London community. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreJuste un mouvement (2021) Open City Documentary Festival Review
Inspired by the work of Jean-Luc Godard, Vincent Meessen’s ‘Juste un mouvement’ (2021) documentary on Senegalese left-wing revolutionary Omar Blondin Diop, review. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Hell or High Water’ at 5 – Review
‘Hell or High Water’, from screenwriter Taylor Sheridan and director David Mackenzie, starring Chris Pratt and Ben Foster, remains gripping and character-rich 5 years on from its release. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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