The eighth film in the DC Extended Universe, Birds of Prey sees Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) make the decision to cut ties with The Joker and to… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)” (2020)”
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Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Parasite” (2019)
In South Korea, the financially struggling Kim family live in a small hovel below street level, spending their days attempting to latch onto some free wi-fi and… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Parasite” (2019)”
Academy Awards 2020: Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees
That exciting time in the film fan’s diary is quickly approaching as the 92nd Academy Awards are due to be televised tonight, so, as it has been… Read more “Academy Awards 2020: Best Adapted Screenplay Nominees”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (2019)
Based on an article that appeared in Esquire magazine, Marielle Heller’s 2019 film sees jaded investigative journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), a man grappling with a noticeably… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (2019)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Weathering with You” (2019)
In an effort to escape an unhappy home life, teenage runaway Morishima Hodaka (Kotaro Daigo) travels to Tokyo (which is experiencing non-stop rainfall) and after searching for… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Weathering with You” (2019)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019)
Co-writer/director Armando Iannucci’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ popular book stars Dev Patel in the titular role and tells the story of his life, showing how he alternates… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “1917” (2019)
Director/co-writer Sam Mendes’ World War One feature follows Lance Corporals Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Schofield (George MacKay) as they, under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), undertake… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “1917” (2019)”
