Tag Archives: Drama

The Power of the Dog – Film Review

Posted on December 2, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Jane Campion Writer: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Thomasin McKenzie, Genevieve Lemon, Keith Carradine, and Frances Conroy Rating: ★★★★ Based on the 1967 novel by Thomas Savage, The Power of the Dog, is … Continue reading →

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Quake – Film Review

Posted on November 30, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Writer: Tinna Hrafnsdóttir Starring: Anita Briem, Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir, Tinna Hrafnsdóttir, Edda Björgvinsdóttir, Jóhann Sigurðsson, Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson Rating: ★★★ Quake recently received its world premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. It’s written and directed by … Continue reading →

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House of Gucci – A Loud and Entertaining Biopic That’s Full of Excess – Film Review

Posted on November 27, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Becky Johnston and Roberto Bentivegna Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, and Al Pacino Rating: ★★★★ It’s taken around fifteen years for Ridley Scott to bring House of Gucci to the … Continue reading →

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Rocky IV: Rocky Vs. Drago – A More Grounded Cut of the Goofy Classic – Film Review

Posted on November 26, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Sylvester Stallone Writer: Sylvester Stallone Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte Nielsen, and Dolph Lundgren Rating: ★★★★ Just over 35 years after the release of the original Rocky IV, Stallone has gone back to the … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Method – Film Review

Posted on November 16, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: David Cronenberg Writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender, and Vincent Cassel Rating: ★★★★ It’s been ten years since David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method was first released. It deservedly received critical acclaim upon its release. The … Continue reading →

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