Tag: Derek Jacobi

Gladiator II | Review

Eternity and a Day: Scott Rehashes the Dying Embers of an Empire “The movie doesn’t have to be great; it can be stupid and empty...

Tomb Raider | Review

A Tomb of One’s Own: Uthuag Cracks a Croft Pot with Video Game Reboot Norwegian helmer Roar Uthaug, who scored an international breakthrough with his...

Effie Gray | Review

Portrait of a Lady: Laxton’s Mannered Version of Victoria Era Repression There’s well-meaningness to Effie Gray that makes it worthy of discussion, at least for...

Cinderella | Review

Bippity Boppity…Boo: Branagh’s Fairy Tale for Hire Does anyone remember when Kenneth Branagh was directing superior cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare before eventually becoming the director...

Grace of Monaco | 2014 Cannes Review

Coup de Grace: Embellishment Can’t Save Dahan’s Fairy Tale Try as it might, Grace of Monaco can’t seem to wring any significant interest out of...

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Bonjour Tristesse | Review

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Most People Die on Sundays | Review

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The Scary House | 2025 Udine Far East Film Festival Review

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