Featuring mini reviews of Rocks, The Boys in the Band, Saint Maud, Hubie Halloween, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Black Box, The Lie, Evil Eye and Nocturne.
Plain, Simple Tom Reviews . . . “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020)
Writer/director Aaron Sorkin’s film tells of the infamous court case that occurred during the time of the Vietnam war, which saw several defendants on trial for the… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom Reviews . . . “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Saint Maud” (2019)
In writer/director Rose Glass’ film, Morfydd Clark plays the part of Maud: a quiet, introverted, pious and God-fearing young woman who, while searching for her true calling… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Saint Maud” (2019)”
Final Thoughts: “Ratched” (Series One)
Based on the infamous antagonist of Ken Kesey’s popular novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, as well as the acclaimed 1975 film of the same name,… Read more “Final Thoughts: “Ratched” (Series One)”
The Plain, Simple Review of the Month: September 2020
Featuring mini reviews of Tenet, I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Get Duked!, The New Mutants, The Sleepover, The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Cuties, The Broken Heart Gallery, Bill and Ted Face the Music, The Social Dilemma, The Devil All the Time, Enola Holmes, The Hunt, The Call of the Wild, True History of the Kelly Gang and Unhinged
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Devil All the Time” (2020)
Directed by Antionio Campos and adapted from the novel by Donald Ray Pollock (who also narrates), this Netflix original film stars Tom Holland as Arvin Russell and… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Devil All the Time” (2020)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The New Mutants” (2020)
Following a mysterious catastrophic event which led to the destruction of her home and the deaths of her family and neighbours, young Dani Moonstar (Blu Hunt) wakes… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The New Mutants” (2020)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tenet” (2020)
The long awaited reopening of cinemas will surely have many film fans making Christopher Nolan’s newest release their first priority (it’s my first 2020 cinema release in… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tenet” (2020)”
The Plain, Simple Review of the Month: August 2020
Featuring mini reviews of Radioactive, Black is King, Lynn + Lucy, Project Power, Howard, The One and Only Ivan, Chemical Hearts, and The Night Clerk.
