THE CRITIC Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Anand Tucker Stars: Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Alfred Enoch, Ben Barnes, Lesley Manville, Romola Garai, Claire Skinner, Ron Cook. In today’s world the role of the traditional critic seems less important as influencers seem to wield more power in persuading audiences what to see or buy. But a century ago the critic wielded enormous power and …
BACK TO BLACK
BACK TO BLACK Reviewed by GREG KING Director: San Taylor-Johnson Stars: Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O'Connell, Lesley Manville, Therica Wilson-Read, Bronson Webb. British singer Amy Winehouse found success through her songs and won numerous Grammy Awards in her brief career. She was a talented musician who succumbed to her demons and vices, and suffered from depression, addiction and even mental …
MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Anthony Fabian Stars: Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson, Lucas Bravo, Jason Isaacs, Alba Baptista, Anna Chancellor, Ellen Thomas, Christian McKay, Bertrand Poncet, Philippe Bertin, Roxane Duran. This charming and old-fashioned little film is the third adaptation of the 1958 novel written by Paul Gallico (best known for The Poseidon Adventure) - a one-hour tv …
PHANTOM THREAD
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville. Phantom Thread is the eighth film from revered filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson (Boogie Nights, Magnolia, The Master, etc), and it reunites him with Daniel Day-Lewis, whom he directed to an Oscar in There Will Be Blood. Anderson’s films have always been meticulous in their …
