Category Archives: film reviews

The Velvet Underground – Film Review

Posted on October 12, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Todd Haynes Rating: ★★★★ The Velvet Underground is a loud and vibrant documentary that follows the legendary band from their beginnings through to Lou Reed leaving the band, shortly before the release of their 1970 album Loaded. It completely … Continue reading →

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My Weekend at London Film Festival

Posted on October 12, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Before last weekend I’d never been to a film festival. It’s something I’d always wanted to do, but the idea of it felt very daunting. I applied for press accreditation, which was accepted and I started making plans to go … Continue reading →

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The French Dispatch – Film Review

Posted on October 11, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Wes Anderson Writer: Wes Anderson Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, Léa Seydoux, Frances McDormand, Timothée Chalamet, Lyna Khoudri, Jeffrey Wright, Mathieu Amalric, Stephen Park, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray Rating: ★★★  With over a year of … Continue reading →

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Ron’s Gone Wrong – Film Review

Posted on October 10, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Directors: Jean-Phillipe Vine and Sarah Smith Writers: Peter Baynham and Sarah Smith Starring: Zack Galifianakis, John Dylan Grazer. Olivia Coleman, Ed Helms, Justice Smith, Rob Delaney, Kylie Cantrall, Ricardo Hurtado, Marcus Scribner, and Thomas Barbusca Rating: ★★★★ The first film … Continue reading →

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Last Night in Soho – Film Review

Posted on October 10, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Edgar Wright Writers: Edgar Wright and Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Terence Stamp, Michael Ajao, Diana Rigg, and Rita Tushingham. Rating: ★★★★½ It’s been four years since Edgar Wright last released a film, Baby Driver … Continue reading →

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