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1917 (2019) Review

June 1, 2020 Ben

Within the first ten minutes of 1917, the horrors of The First World War are laid out plainly and without any overt drama, and with it the success of the movie is demonstrated. 1917 is at it’s best when it … Continue reading 1917 (2019) Review

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Oscars 2019: The Favourite (2018) Review

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 Ben

Whether you attribute it to the #metoo movement or to the growing demand for fairer involvement by women in the entertainment industry or whether it would have happened regardless: You can use The Favourite as an example of a great … Continue reading Oscars 2019: The Favourite (2018) Review

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WW1 and Documentary Month: They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) Review

November 11, 2018 Ben

There is something very simple about adding colour to black and white footage but somehow this technique brings the First World War to life in a way not realised before. It makes the event feel much more current and not over … Continue reading WW1 and Documentary Month: They Shall Not Grow Old (2018) Review

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Trailer of the Week: Mary Queen of Scots

July 15, 2018July 13, 2018 Ben

I love trailers. I think there is a special skill to putting together a good trailer. It must capture the attention and entice an audience but give very little away so that the viewer doesn’t feel like they’ve already seen the … Continue reading Trailer of the Week: Mary Queen of Scots

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Darkest Hour (2017) Review

July 6, 2018July 3, 2018 Ben

Winston Churchill is one of the most iconic figures in world history, let alone British history, so the task of playing him would have to fall to someone almost equally as iconic. Gary Oldman doesn’t naturally fit that role. He doesn’t … Continue reading Darkest Hour (2017) Review

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How long would I survive… Jurassic Park?

June 9, 2017June 8, 2017 Ben

I am a History Teacher in my “real-life” and one with very little survival skills. Movies very regularly put average people in extraordinary situations and I often watch, as many other people do, and wonder “how long would I survive … Continue reading How long would I survive… Jurassic Park?

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Oscars Month: Hidden Figures (2016) Review

February 24, 2017February 23, 2017 Ben

There is something very familiar about Hidden Figures. It isn’t the story itself, although Hollywood has documented the struggle of African-Americans during the 60s many times before. Neither is it the acting, which is a dependable and very good. It … Continue reading Oscars Month: Hidden Figures (2016) Review

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Oscars Month: Jackie (2016) Review

February 9, 2017 Ben

There were two major decisions that director Pablo Larrain had to make when considering a movie about the life of Jackie Kennedy. The first is whether to choose one aspect of her life or try to cover her whole life? The … Continue reading Oscars Month: Jackie (2016) Review

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Oscars Month: 100 Greatest Movie Scenes Number 40 – Red Coat

February 8, 2017 Ben

Views from the Sofa’s 100 Greatest Scenes is a list of the 100 greatest moments in the movies. This could be long introductions, moments of action or great dialogue between characters. The scenes are in no particular order and come from … Continue reading Oscars Month: 100 Greatest Movie Scenes Number 40 – Red Coat

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Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review

January 7, 2017 Ben

Assassins Creed does resemble a video game in it’s structure. Like most video games, it is a weak, shallow narrative used to hinge impressive set-pieces and action sequences upon. Unfortunately, what works well for a video game doesn’t work well for … Continue reading Assassin’s Creed (2016) Review

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