Here's The Skinny On My Fave Festival Films of 2018
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A 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.
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 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.
Bad 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.
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 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.
Bad 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.
© Theresa Collins
© Theresa Collins
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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