After watching, and having a certain lukewarm reaction to, Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals, I thought that I’d take a look at his directorial debut, since many referenced it… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “A Single Man” (2009)”
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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)”
Dual Roles Blogathon: Cate Blanchett in “Coffee and Cigarettes” (2003)
In this blogathon, hosted by Christina Wehner and Silver Screenings, it’s all about actors playing more than one role in a single film. This is certainly a fascinating blogathon topic and… Read more “Dual Roles Blogathon: Cate Blanchett in “Coffee and Cigarettes” (2003)”
Dual Roles Blogathon: Lee Marvin in “Cat Ballou” (1965)
In this blogathon, hosted by Christina Wehner and Silver Screenings, it’s all about actors playing more than one role in a single film. This is certainly a fascinating blogathon topic… Read more “Dual Roles Blogathon: Lee Marvin in “Cat Ballou” (1965)”
100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)
Celebrating my 100th blog post, I’ve decided to review one of my favourite films, one that I always place in my Top Ten list. Who knows, maybe… Read more “100th Post: Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hell or High Water” (2016)
Directed by David Mackenzie and written by Taylor Sheridan, who previously gave us an excellent script in Sicario, Hell or High Water is about brothers Toby (Chris Pine) and Tanner… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Hell or High Water” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016)
I should probably begin by saying that I’ve never actually seen a Studio Laika film before. I mean, I had heard of this being “the latest offering… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016)”
Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Brooklyn” (2015)
A critically acclaimed film of 2015, Brooklyn is the story of Eilis (Saoirse Ronan) who leaves her home in Ireland to go and live in America. Initially… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Brooklyn” (2015)”
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