Blackberry Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Matt Johnson Stars: Jay Baruchel, Matt Johnson, Glenn Howerton, Martin Donovan, Michael Ironside, Saul Rubinek, Cary Elwes. During the late 90s and early 2000s the pioneering portable communications device the Blackberry, the phone with a keyboard, dominated the tech market. At its peak the iconic device made up 45%… continue reading »
BARBIE
Barbie Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Greta Gerwig Stars: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Rhea Perlman, John Cena, Rob Brydon, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, Helen Mirren, Alexandra Schipp, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Sharon Rooney, Lucy Boynton, Scott Evans, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Connor Swindells, Ann Roth. Pretty in pink? … continue reading »
BANK OF DAVE
Bank of Dave Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Chris Foggin Stars: Rory Kinnear, Joel Fry, Alexandra Dynevor, Hugh Bonneville, Cicely Tyson, Drew Cain, Naomi Battrick, Jo Hartley, Def Leppard. This feelgood underdog tale is based on the true story of Dave Fishwick, a businessman from Burnley, one of the most deprived towns in northern England… continue reading »
BANK OF DAVE – interview with Dave Fishwick
by GREG KING BANK OF DAVE – interview with Dave Fishwick Bank Of Dave is a feelgood variation on the classic David vs Goliath underdog story. The film centres on Dave Fishwick, a businessman in the town of Burnley who wanted to open his own high street bank, but had to contend with the underhanded… continue reading »
THE BLUE CAFTAN
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Maryam Touzami Stars: Lubna Azabal, Saleh Bakri, Ayoub Missioui. This sensitive and engaging queer themed story won the FIPRESCI Prize at Cannes in 2022 and was Morocco’s official entry for the Oscars. The film centres around a middle-aged married couple named Mina (Lubna Azabal) and Halim (Saleh Bakri) who are… continue reading »
BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Book Club: The Next Chapter Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Bill Holdeman Stars: Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, Craig T Nelson, Giancarlo Giannini, Hugh Quarshie, Vincent Riotta. Audiences who enjoyed the recent 80 For Brady and its tale of four elderly ladies kicking up their heels and misbehaving… continue reading »
