Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Alice Diop Stars: Guslagie Malanda, Kayije Kagama, Thomas de Pourquery, Adama Diallo Temba, Valerie Dreville, Aurolia Petit, Xavier Malu. Based on a true story, this is a dramatic recreation of a court case that took place in the French town of Saint Omer in 2016. Laurence Coly (Guslagie Malanda, from… continue reading »
NOVEMBER
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Cedric Jimenez Stars: Jean Dujardin, Anais Demoustier, Sandrine Kiberlain, Lyna Khoudri, Saraj Afcahin, Jeremie Renier. A mix of fact and fiction this tense drama is set against the backdrop of the series of coordinated terrorist attacks that shook Paris in November 2015. 130 people were killed and over 400 injured… continue reading »
THE INSPECTION
The Inspection Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Elegance Bratton Stars: Jeremy Pope, Bokeem Woodbine, Raul Castillo, Gabrielle Union, McCaul Lombardi, Eman Esfandi. This film examining the toxic masculinity and institutional bigotry and homophobia of the military is based on director Elegance Bratton’s own experiences as a gay black man trying to become a US Marine. … continue reading »
80 FOR BRADY
80 For Brady Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Kyle Marvin Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, Rita Moreno, Tom Brady, Harry Hamlin, Bob Balaban, Billy Porter, Guy Fieri, Rob Corddry, Glynn Turman, Jimmy O Yang, Sara Gilbert, Matt Lauria, Sally Kirkland, Andy Richter, Patton Oswalt, Rob Gronkowski, Rob Funches. Four elderly women head off… continue reading »
MY NEIGHBOR ADOLF
MY NEIGHBOR ADOLF Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Leon Prudovsky Stars: David Hayman, Udo Kier, Olivia Silhavy, Kineret Peled. One of the hits of the 2022 Jewish International Film Festival was this quirky dramedy about a Holocaust survivor who comes to believe that his new next door neighbour is actually Adolf Hitler living incognito. Somewhere… continue reading »
POLITE SOCIETY
Polite Society Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nida Manzoor Stars: Priya Kansara, Ritu Arya, Ashkay Khanna, Nimra Bucha, Seraphina Beh, Ella Bruccoleri, Shona Babayemi, Shobu Kapoor, Jeff Mirza. In a cinema environment overcrowded with remakes, reboots, sequels and a surfeit of superhero movies it’s a pleasant surprise to come across something that is as unique… continue reading »