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Review: Mr. Turner (2014)
Not for a single moment was I in any doubt that I was in another time, observing these real people going about their real lives. That’s Mike Leigh’s greatest strength as a filmmaker, the convincing portrayal of the world we … Continue reading
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Tagged BAFTA, Biopic, Cannes, Dick Pope, Dorothy Atkinson, Drama, Film, JMW Turner, Joshua McGuire, Marion Bailey, Mike Leigh, Movies, Paul Jesson, Period Drama, Ruth Sheen, Timothy Spall
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“I believe we need heroes, I believe we need certain people who we can measure our own shortcomings by.” (RIP Richard Attenborough)
It’s been a tough month for my childhood. Two weeks ago we lost Robin Williams, and now we must also bid a fond farewell to Lord Richard Attenborough, actor-director extraordinaire, RADA and BAFTA head, and tireless and passionate supporter of … Continue reading →