by Jess Fitzpatrick-Howard | May 31, 2024 | List & Reviews
Raw and unflinching are the best ways to describe Brian Gibson’s 1993 biopic, What’s Love Got to Do With It chronicling the iconic, tumultuous life and strength of musician Tina Turner. The film charts Tina’s (Angela Bassett) rise to stardom and her relationship...
by Jesselyn Whiteside | May 31, 2024 | List & Reviews
This story of the indomitable Margaret Thatcher – whose reputation still lives on in heated discussions today – cowardly avoids taking a stance, tiptoeing around any strong point of view. The Iron Lady focuses on an ageing Thatcher (Meryl Streep)...
by Jess Fitzpatrick-Howard | May 31, 2024 | List & Reviews
Molly’s Game, Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut, is a tale of ambition, power, and the consequences of forgoing morals for success, and ultimately the story of Molly’s struggles and perseverance. Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) is a former Olympian turned...
by Bijin Chen | May 31, 2024 | List & Reviews
Stanley Kwan’s Center Stage uncovers the story of Ruan Lingyu (Maggie Cheung), one of China’s most revered silent film stars and the burden of fame in the entertainment industry. The film transports the audience to 1930s Shanghai, where the spotlight can...
by Amelia Elder | May 31, 2024 | List & Reviews
Sofia Coppola’s 2006 historical drama Marie Antoinette is a tragically beautiful retelling of Antoinette’s (Kirsten Dunst) life, drawing inspiration from the book Marie Antoinette: The Last Queen of France. The story of Marie Antoinette is one of the most infamous...