World away from Bond
The James Bond star gives a raw performance in Queer, based on the semi-autobiographical novella by William S. Burroughs.
The James Bond star gives a raw performance in Queer, based on the semi-autobiographical novella by William S. Burroughs.
A chef diagnosed with ovarian cancer is torn between making her mark and spending time with her family.
The Great White Whale documents an attempt to climb Big Ben on Heard Island: have-a-go Australia in its heyday.
The Hollywood actor plays melancholic diva Maria Callas to perfection in this swansong biopic.
Every time Timothee Chalamet sang one of Dylan’s songs I had the urge to clap and cheer for what is a 10-star performance.
The fake orgasms by the Australian actor in this bold erotic thriller are evidence of ‘raw, astonishing acting’.
Alison Lester’s Magic Beach is now a charming, entertaining, visually beautiful film for youngsters.
Wolf Man is so bad it is unintentionally funny, which is a shame given filmmaker Leigh Whannell is an established talent.
In 2003, aged 29, Adrien Brody became the youngest recipient of the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in The Pianist. I’ll be surprised if he is not nominated again for this film.
The two films share a similar starting point – a rich man hires a beautiful prostitute – but Anora does what Pretty Woman thought about, but pulled back from.
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