So this is it then. After all those months of glowing reviews, hearing about how everybody adores this film, how they’ve been to see it five times,… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “La La Land” (2016)”
Tag: 2016
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hidden Figures” (2016)
In the early sixties, continually being outdone by the Russians, America works effortlessly to win the race for space and to have their astronauts orbit the earth… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hidden Figures” (2016)”
2016: The Year of Walter Presents
“There is a man who’s dedicated his life to seeking out the most compelling drama from around the world. He’s a man of impeccable taste. So when… Read more “2016: The Year of Walter Presents”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Sing Street” (2016)
So here we are then, my first review of the new year and it’s one that I missed out on seeing in the cinema, despite so many… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Sing Street” (2016)”
The Plain, Simple Review of the Year: 2016
New Year’s Eve is upon us, dear readers and I’m sure that we all want to leave 2016 behind as soon as possible. You know, since it… Read more “The Plain, Simple Review of the Year: 2016”
The Best Performances of 2016: Part Two
As we’re nearing the end of the year, this is the perfect time to conclude the list that I started back in July (see HERE), where I… Read more “The Best Performances of 2016: Part Two”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016)
The first in a planned series of Star Wars anthology films, Rogue One is about Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) and the small band of rebels who attempt to steal the plans… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Manchester by the Sea” (2016)
After receiving news of the death of his brother, tenement custodian Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck) travels to Manchester-by-the-Sea to look after his nephew Patrick (Lucas Hedges), unaware… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Manchester by the Sea” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A Monster Calls” (2016)
From J.A. Bayona, director of The Impossible, A Monster Calls is about Conor O’Malley (Lewis MacDougall), a young boy who lives with his terminally ill mother Lizzie (Felicity Jones) and… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A Monster Calls” (2016)”