Author: Brittaney B.

‘Cleopatra’ Movie Review – An Imperfect Spectacle With Elizabeth Taylor

‘Cleopatra’ Movie Review – An Imperfect Spectacle With Elizabeth Taylor

Posted by | Jul 31, 2019 | , , , , , , , , , ,

The 1963 Cleopatra film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton is one of those movies most people have heard of. Not only was it one of the most expensive movies ever made, but it was also famous for igniting the start of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton love affair as well as their popular onscreen partnership.

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‘Yesterday’ Review – This Quirky New Rom-Com Will Make You Happy

‘Yesterday’ Review – This Quirky New Rom-Com Will Make You Happy

Posted by | Jul 22, 2019 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

I went in for the music but found myself captivated by the picture as a whole. It’s one of those rare movies which has both heart and soul. Yesterday is sentimental without being maudlin, awkward but sincere, inspiring and challenging in its’ ultimate message. In short, it is one of the best films I’ve seen in a long time.

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‘Tolkien’ Movie Review – A Sentimental Glimpse at the Shaping of a Genius

‘Tolkien’ Movie Review – A Sentimental Glimpse at the Shaping of a Genius

Posted by | Jun 4, 2019 | , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The world of a J.R.R. Tolkien story is one of mystery, magic, romance, friendship, wars, and meaning-filled journies. But what was the world of the real Tolkien like? How did a British born Catholic orphan surviving by the goodwill of others create not only languages but a fantastical world still enchanting millions today? These are the questions the new biographical Tolkien movie attempts to answer.

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