Jonathan Demme’s reimagining of John Frankenheimer’s 1962 classic sees Denzel Washington as Gulf War veteran Bennett Marco who comes to suspect that his unit was captured and… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004)”
Category: Film Reviews
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)
As with 3: 10 to Yuma, I’ve decided to watch two versions of the same film in one day and (hopefully) compare the two. John Frankenheimer’s 1962 political… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “I, Daniel Blake” (2016)
Unusual for a Screen Unseen, this was a film that I had definitely heard of, saw the trailer for beforehand and pretty much knew what it was… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “I, Daniel Blake” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom re-reviews “Deadpool” (2016)
In an unprecedented move, I’ve decided to re-review a certain film that I saw in the cinema this year, ahead of my final round-up at the end… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom re-reviews “Deadpool” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016)
The latest offering from Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine follows Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) who, after his grandfather (Terence Stamp) is attacked by a supernatural creature, is led to find… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tangerine” (2015)
Taking place during a Los Angeles Christmas Eve, Tangerine is primarily about transgender sex worker Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) who, after spending 28 days in prison, discovers that… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tangerine” (2015)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Grandma” (2015)
Taking place over the course of a single day, Grandma stars Lily Tomlin (in her first film role for 27 years) in the title role as Elle Reid whose… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Grandma” (2015)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016)
Written and directed by Taika Waititi (who is at the helm of the upcoming Thor: Ragnarok), Hunt for the Wilderpeople takes place in New Zealand and concerns troublesome teenager Ricky Baker… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” (2016)”
100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)
Celebrating my 100th blog post, I’ve decided to review one of my favourite films, one that I always place in my Top Ten list. Who knows, maybe… Read more “100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)”