Adapted from Irish novelist Colm Tóibín’s prize-winning novel, Brooklyn elegantly reproduces the traditional immigrant story in a manner that is far from traditional. This is immediately recognisable in the introduction of a female as the protagonist, whereas the immigrant’s journey is typically told from the male perspective. Eilis, played by veteran actress Saoirse Ronan, travels…
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Review: Paddington
Director and Writer Paul King Starring Ben Whishaw (voice of), Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman, Peter Capaldi, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent Runtime 95 mins Family/Comedy Family films have died a horrible death recently. When was the last time your entire brood sat down to a film, and all agreed that it was great?…
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