Here's The Skinny On My Fave Festival Films of 2018

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Image result for a private warA Private War - True story detailing the life and work of Marie Colvin during her time as war correspondent for The Sunday Times. A woman fiercely driven to report the human cost of armed conflict, risking her own physical safety and mental wellbeing. Colvin was killed in 2012 whilst reporting from Syria. A striking film and an arresting performance from Rosamund Pike.

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Only You - British Film in the First Feature Competition at the London Film Festival 2018. A chance encounter on New Years Eve brings two people together. The relationship which quickly develops between them, is touching and authentic. A significant age difference is not an issue until they are unable to start a family. This is an honest and fresh portrayal of modern love. An impressive debut by Harry Wootliff, I look forward to seeing more from her.


 Sometimes Always NeverSometimes Always Never - The sombre subject of this charming film is lifted by the wit and sensitivity of the script and the sublime performances of Bill Nighy as a father and Sam Riley his son. They continue the endless search for their other son/brother who left home one day and never returned following an argument over Scrabble. We are shown that communication is about far more than words.



Image result for bad reputation movieBad Reputation -  A documentary chronicling the career of living music legend, trailblazer and inspirational woman, Joan Jett. Jett began her music career as a teenage guitarist in The Runaways. Faced with unrelenting sexism and industry bias she went on to become a solo star, and record producer for a variety of Punk bands. Later fronting 'The Gits' following the brutal murder of their lead singer. An uplifting and celebratory film about a determined and resilient musician. Distributed by Dogwoof Ltd.

Beautiful Boy - When son Nic, played by Timothy Chalamet smokes marijuana his liberal father David (Steve Carell) isn't overly concerned. However by the time David realises his son has a drug problem he is already a Crystal Meth addict. A deeply moving depiction of a young man in the grip of addiction and the family surrounding him. Steve Carell delivers a performance of heartbreaking restraint. 

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  1. Emily Wilson28 August 2019 at 03:42

    Nice Article. I appreciate the genre of movies that you prefer watching. It seems you are fond of watching international movies. To catch the screening of some of the top-notch international movies, you may consider visiting the upcoming Thessaloniki International Film Festival in Greece.

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