As a court appointed legal guardian, Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) really does appear to care a lot. Defending herself in court, she explains how she looks after… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “I Care A Lot” (2020)”
Tag: 2020
Final Thoughts: “Star Trek: Discovery” (Series Three)
As a consequence of her plan to safeguard the lives of everyone in the universe, Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) finds herself in the far future and begins… Read more “Final Thoughts: “Star Trek: Discovery” (Series Three)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Pieces of a Woman” (2020)
Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and Sean (Shia LaBeouf) are both eagerly expecting a baby and when the expectant mother goes into labour, midwife Eva (Molly Parker) is called… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Pieces of a Woman” (2020)”
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)”
