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Les Misérables (BBC/PBS miniseries) Review

The BBC/PBS adaptation of Les Misérables was an ambitious mini-series with an all-star cast and lavish production values. Following Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo France enters a period of political and social upheaval. The King has returned to rule France and Napoleonists are shunned. During this period Les Misérables focuses on Jean Valjean (Dominic West), a convict who’s ostracised when […]

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1917 Review

Sam Mendes’ World War One film 1917 is seen as one of the leading contenders for the 2020 award season, and for good reason. Lance Corporal Tom Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Will Schofield (George MacKay) are two British soldiers fighting on the front lines in France. They’re given a mission by General Erinmore (Colin Firth) […]