British director Amma Asante’s film is based on the true story of Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), heir to the throne of Bechuana Land (Botswana) who falls in… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A United Kingdom” (2016)”
Tag: 2016
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Nocturnal Animals” (2016)
Fashion designer Tom Ford writes and directs this film, which features Amy Adams as art gallery owner Susan Morrow who, out of the blue, receives a book… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Nocturnal Animals” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Doctor Strange” (2016)
The latest offering from the MCU juggernaut, Doctor Strange stars Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role of Stephen Strange (because Marvel’s particularly fond of those alliterative names!), a swaggering,… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Doctor Strange” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Arrival” (2016)
Denis Villeneuve’s latest cinematic offering, Arrival begins with twelve alien vessels landing at various points all over the world and linguistics expert Louise Banks (Amy Adams) is recruited… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Arrival” (2016)”
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 . . . “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)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “War on Everyone” (2016)
It’s been a while since I’ve been to a Screen Unseen at the Odeon, the once a month or so showing of a mystery film, and after Midnight… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “War on Everyone” (2016)”
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