I believe that, with the rise of Irish cinema after the ’90s, Alan Parker’s “The Commitments” stands out as one of the most characteristic films. Set in the gritty, working-class neighborhoods of Dublin, the movie introduces us to Jimmy Rabbitte, an ambitious young music enthusiast with a vision: to bring soul music to Dublin by forming the “world’s hardest working
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There’s an increasing audience that loves thrillers stamped with technology, especially after “Ex Machina” (2014). Owing to this fanbase, we have seen many lower-budget films such as “Anti Matter” (2016) and “Dual” (2022). “Lola” is another film in this category, offering an appealing blend of scientific exploration with suspenseful and meaningful storytelling. Directed by Andrew Legge, “Lola” (2022) stands out
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Great news for fans of the beloved TV series: BBC One has announced that a new season of ‘Strike’ is in the making – ‘The Ink Black Heart’ – with Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger returning in their roles as Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott. The Ink Black Heart,’ adapted from Robert Galbraith’s (a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling) 2022 novel,
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On the latest episode of “The Graham Norton Show,” Sir Ian McKellen shared an amusing anecdote about being mistaken for Michael Gambon, even after Gambon’s death. Both actors are renowned for their portrayals of iconic, white-haired wizards in major film franchises—McKellen as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit,” and Gambon as Dumbledore in “Harry Potter.” Initially,
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When a scenario is well-written, you can discover very interesting details. “Slow Horses” features exactly this kind of scenario. “Slow Horses” has made a significant impact, and it’s confirmed that there will be at least two more seasons. Gary Oldman, as veteran MI5 agent Jackson Lamb, delivers an outstanding performance. Starting from Season 2, Aimee-Ffion Edwards joined the cast of
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The incident occurred a few days ago, but it’s a story worth sharing. Emma Stone was moved to tears during a Q&A session for the film “Poor Things” in London. A fan with autism shared his experiences of loneliness during his school years with the actress. He explained how Stone’s “Saturday Night Live” sketches helped him get through school. The
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As expected, the trailer for “Seize Them” was released, confirming the 5th of April as the official release date. Aimee Lou Wood (“Living”, “Sex Education”) has the lead in the film. She is joined by Nicola Coughlan (“Bridgerton”) and Lolly Adefope (“Ghost”). Additionally, the film features Nick Frost, Paul Kaye, and Jessica Hynes. Directed by Curtis Vowell of “Baby Done”
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The BBC has revealed the first glimpse of Jenna Coleman in the highly anticipated new crime drama “The Jetty.” This series, written by Cat Jones and produced by Firebird Pictures, is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2024. Plot “The Jetty” is a four-part TV series featuring a large fire that destroys a holiday home in
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Is it worse not to find happiness or to find it and not be able to handle it? In the charming and offbeat romantic comedy “Ode to Joy,” Martin Freeman shines as Charlie, a man with a rare condition that causes him to pass out when he experiences strong emotions, particularly joy. This unique premise sets the stage for a
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There is a common term in movie reviewing well known as a “hidden gem”. Since Netflix bought the rights of “Annihilation”, I can’t describe it as hidden, but surely it’s an underappreciated gem. I’ve seen many “Best movies of the decade” kind of posts, and I really don’t understand why this movie is not included. I believe this even without
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