One of the most well received films of last year, it was certainly a treat to finally watch “Carol” today. When it played in the cinema, I… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Carol””
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Plain Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Witch”
Two years ago, I really wanted to see “The Babadook”, but it didn’t play at my local cinema so I travelled down to Cardiff to see it.… Read more “Plain Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Witch””
From LoveFilm: “Slow West”
This was another one of those films that was well received by critics and I was interested in watching it when it came out, but it annoyingly… Read more “From LoveFilm: “Slow West””
From the Amazon archives: “Wadjda”
Having mentioned this film in my “Salaam Bombay!” review, I was encouraged to post this review that I gave on Amazon for this amazing film. Notice another… Read more “From the Amazon archives: “Wadjda””
From LoveFilm: “Salaam Bombay!”
Having watched Satyajit Ray’s Apu Trilogy as well as “Manahagar”/”The Big City”, I was eager to delve deeper into the world of Indian cinema. So I followed… Read more “From LoveFilm: “Salaam Bombay!””
Plain, Simple Tom (briefly) reviews . . . “Hail Caesar!” (2016)
So I went to see “Hail Caesar!” yesterday, ultimately encouraged by Kermode and Mayo’s glowing review of it (and the fact that it was on my “Films… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom (briefly) reviews . . . “Hail Caesar!” (2016)”
“Deadpool”: “What’s my name?!”
I don’t actually think that I’ve ever seen a Ryan Reynolds movie before; I think that the only thing that I ever saw him in was in… Read more ““Deadpool”: “What’s my name?!””
“The Revenant”: Bears, Blood, Tall Trees and Treachery
Ok, let’s dive straight in with the cinematography, courtesy of Emmanuel Lubezki; he is clearly the MVP here, as the general look of the film is undeniably gorgeous,… Read more ““The Revenant”: Bears, Blood, Tall Trees and Treachery”
“Room”: “Back in Room…”
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS OK, I guess that this review HAS to start with the two central performances. Aaaand…they’re both spot on; somewhat reminiscent of Essie Davis… Read more ““Room”: “Back in Room…””
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