Tag Archives: Drama

Swan Song – Invasion of the Body Clones – Film Review

Posted on December 18, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Benjamin Cleary Writer: Benjamin Cleary Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close, Adam Beach, Rating: ★★★½ Swan Song is set in an almost utopian future where everything is streamlined and sleek. The cars are self-driving, everyone has high-end … Continue reading →

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My Top Five Musicals From 2021

Posted on December 17, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

This year has been a pretty great year for musicals, and for Lin-Manuel Miranda in particular. I’ve not seen as many musicals as I probably should have, but I’m working on watching some of the classics. I have thoroughly enjoyed … Continue reading →

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The Hand of God – Film Review

Posted on December 16, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Paolo Sorrentino Writer: Paolo Sorrentino Starring: Filippo Scotti, Toni Servillo, Teresa Saponangelo, Marlon Joubert, Luisa Ranieri, Renato Carpentieri, Massimiliano Gallo, Betti Perrazzi Rating: ★★★½ The Hand of God is Paolo Sorrentino’s most personal and autobiographical film to date. It’s … Continue reading →

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Citizen Kane 4K Collector’s Edition – Review

Posted on December 15, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Orson Welles Writers: Herman Mankiewicz Starring: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotton, Dorothy Comingore, Everett Sloane, Ray Collins, George Coulouris, Agnes Moorehead, Paul Stewart, Ruth Warrick, Erskine Sanford, William Alland Film Rating: ★★★★★ Blu Ray Rating: ★★★ Often called the greatest … Continue reading →

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Asakusa Kid – An Incredibly Moving Biopic of Takeshi Kitano – Film Review

Posted on December 13, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Gekidan Hitori Writer: Gekidan Hitori Starring: Yo Oizumi, Yuya Yagira, Mugi Kasowaki, Nobuyuki Tsuchiya, Ayumu Nakajima, Yūsuke Furusawa, Honami Suzuki, Rating: ★★★★★ Before Takeshi Kitano became an internationally acclaimed director and actor, he was, and remains, one of the … Continue reading →

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