In a playful homage to the work of Jane Austen, set in the Recency Era, Ashford Manor follows Annabel and her friend Beatrice as they pursue love and sexual awakening. Adventure arrives in the idyllic countryside when Beatrice's friend Katherine visits with her husband Philip and their friend Graf Willhelm. Will the budding tension between Annabel and Wilhelm bloom into romance? Meanwhile, Beatrice and Katherine explore their affections with each other...and share their adventures with Philip.
Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris, with an economy of language, but a world of expression, weave us inside this futuristic tale of how your “one true love” may exist in the future in Benjamin Cleary's 'Swan Song.'
Ripley is a great character because she serves two distinct, but rewarding, purposes in the original film and the sequel.
One of the reasons I love watching movies is that, much like books, they serve as windows into other times and different places. Productions from around the world offer valuable insights into the history and culture of their respective countries. And just like literature, cinema can help us understand the present by showing us the past.
I highly recommend Dark Waters. It’s a highly engrossing picture, which lends itself to cautionary storytelling. The dark information continually grows, inspiring change and accountability altogether. Overall, Haynes’ picture will not be known for its inclusiveness--but it will be known for being a fantastic, engrossing film.
I have no idea how getting an abortion is still not a basic right at this point, but that means the fight is far from over. So, films like Happening are ever-relevant.
The Force Awakens is A New Hope 2.0, in essence. The story structure is virtually unchanged, marking a safe opening to the new trilogy.
