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‘Sparks’ fly in monumental rock music documentary
Famously, Winston Churchill defined Russia as: “A riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma”. The same could almost be said about the legendary US rock band Sparks, who have defied the…
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House of Cardin is built on solid foundations
A fascinating biopic about the life and extraordinary success of fashion designer Pierre Cardin, House of Cardin both enthrals and captivates its audience. Tracing the life of one of the world’s most…
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Red Joan draws audience into a tangled web of intrigue
The political thriller Red Joan becomes even more intriguing when you realise it is, albeit loosely, based on a true story. The tangled web of deceit and subterfuge weaved by Joan Stanley…
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‘Procrastination plus’ for Me and My Left Brain
The film Me and My Left Brain relies heavily on the theory that most people are either ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’: meaning one side of the brain is dominant. If the theory is correct, and you are mostly…
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Gripping political thriller ‘The Realm’ keeps audience enthralled
Part of the Luna Leederville’s upcoming Spanish Film Festival, The Realm is a taut and mesmerising thriller that holds its audience spellbound right until the end. While corruption in Spanish politics is…
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote wows the audience
A kaleidoscope of colour – a veritable feast of fantasy. Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote has all the hallmarks of a classic. Created in the mould of…
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Destroyer – Kidman sizzles in the role of her life
Fuelled by an insatiable anger throughout, Nicole Kidman produces the performance of her life in Destroyer. And such is the gravity and depth of this thriller that the audience’s eyes are, almost…
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The Hate U Give – a powerful statement of black and white relations
A gripping and sometimes shocking depiction of race relations in the United States – The Hate U Give shines a spotlight on the tragic events that can occur when you mix gang…
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Dark comedy The Favourite turns period drama on its head
Anyone who has seen Yorgos Lanthimos’ previous film, The Lobster, will be familiar with his unrestrained vivacity and unique directing style. His new dark comedy The Favourite is another wild ride into…
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Sorry to Bother You – a dystopian statement of today’s society
George Orwell’s dark dystopian vision of the future – 1984 – is still as relevant today as when it was first written in the 1940s. Unfortunately, Boots Riley’s new science-fiction comedy Sorry…
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