The true story of Kiwi writer Janet Frame, who suffered a disturbing and eventful upbringing in the forties before becoming one of her country’s most celebrated novelists. Touching, tender and featuring one of MM’s most underrated performances. A hermit hiding in his boat out in the swampy Mississippi is discovered by two young boys who agree to help him escape the bad guys looking for him.
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Support comes from Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth Banks and Woody Harrelson but it’s always been Stanley Tucci’s flamboyant TV host Caesar Flickerman who steals the show for me.Ī little-seen cracker starring Matthew McConaughy, this one. Julia Roberts co-stars in this uneven by enjoyable spectacular.Ī pre-megastardom Jennifer Lawrence stars in the brilliant first entry of the blockbusting franchise, based on the book by Suzanne Collins and perhaps the pinnacle of Hollywood’s noughties love affair with YA novels. Spielberg’s nineties smash asks the question “What if Peter Pan *did* grow up?” The result? He’s now a workaholic lawyer called Peter Banning (played by Robin Williams) who has to reconnect with his magical past when his children are kidnapped by old foe Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman). A stylish and sensitive coming-of-age tale that’s already won numerous awards. Italy’s entry into 2022’s Oscars tells the touching story of 80s teenager Fabietto, a loner obsessed with Napoli football icon Diego Maradona - hence the film’s name. Great for the festive season, yes - but shows like this will light up your life whatever time of year you watch them. This sparkling recording of a performance by the Royal Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s famous tale into your front rooms with some serious panache. Aside from the infamous dance scenes, Magic Mike is surprisingly smart and thought-provoking - a no-holds-barred look at working men hoping to make it big in the world of adult entertainment, as gritty as it is glossy. The surprise hit from nine years ago that went on to spawn not just a film franchise but also an eye-popping stage show. A sequel’s on its way too.Īn all-star cast (Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Christoph Waltz and Samuel L Jackson) are the icing on the cake in this bold (and occasionally bonkers) Western from legendary storyteller Quentin Tarantino. What could possibly go wrong? Jennifer Garner stars in and produces this fun adaptation of the kids’ book of the same name - one of Netflix’s biggest hits of the year. A family try to bond by allowing the children to do pretty much whatever they want for 24 hours.
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