The Iron Claw sees Sean Durkin tackle the world of professional wrestling with his biopic about the Von Erich family as it explores the hardships and tragedies they suffered. The Von Erichs is a family of wrestlers who are dominated by the family patriarch Fritz (Holt McCallany). He attempts to instill a competitive spirit amongst his […]
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The Great Escaper Review
The Great Escaper is a drama based on the true story of Bernard Jordan, a war veteran who made his own way to the 70th Anniversary D-Day ceremony in France. Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) is a 90-year-old man who lives in a nursing home with his wife, Rene (Glenda Jackson). Bernard missed out on going to […]
Allelujah Review
Allelujah is a dramedy based on a play by Alan Bennett. This film focuses on the staff and patients in a small hospital in Yorkshire. The Bethlehem, or as it is known to the locals, “The Beth”, is a small geriatric hospital in Wakefield. It’s loved by the patients and the community but is under threat […]
Ali & Ava Review
Ali & Ava is the third feature film by Clio Barnard. This time she looks at a new relationship between two people who have troubled pasts. Ali (Adeel Akhtar) is a landlord and former DJ who is separated from his wife. However, they still live together so they can keep up appearances for Ali’s family. Ava […]
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan Review
Films based on TV shows are a staple of the British film industry. BBC Three’s People Just Do Nothing is the latest show to get the cinematic treatment. It has been three years since the Kurupt FM boys have split up and gone their separate ways. During that time one of their songs has been used […]