In the world of 21st century cinema, films must thrive despite vast competition during their opening weekend, leading to a studio tendency to over-hype supposed brilliance in the weeks before release, in a desperate bid to sell tickets. Too often phrases like 'greatest film of the year' and 'masterpiece’ are bandied about without the film … Continue reading 1917 review
Ever since the Second World War ended, 75 years ago, historians and commentators have pulled apart the Bombing War, examining it in exacting detail and passing their knowledge onto the general public through books, documentaries and podcasts. It’s reached the point where you’d think nothing new could be added to the conversation. Yet ‘new’ is … Continue reading Lancaster: The Forging of a Very British Legend by John Nichol
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