Taking on a remake or even a re-imagining of the classic movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) is a tall task. But writer and director Paul King, who is most well-known for the Paddington movies, tackles it handily with this breezy and fun iteration of the classic Roald Dahl story. We meet Willy…
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It’s no secret that I love Olivia Colman. She’s one of the best actors working right now and she rarely gives a bad performance. The Lost Daughter intrigued me first and foremost because she was in it. However, I was doubly intrigued when I learned it would be Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut. I’m a huge…
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Netflix has released a few excellent animated movies recently (like The Willoughbys!). The Mitchells vs. The Machines is definitely one of my favorites. In fact, this is probably my favorite animated film of 2021 so far. I’m sure at some point it will be replaced as we get closer to awards season. But for now…
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I was initially interested in seeing Them That Follow because one of my absolute favorites, Olivia Colman is in it. And she is sporting a hilarious Southern accent, which I felt I needed to experience. The plot isn’t really my thing but here it is, in case it happens to be your thing. Mara (Alice…
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AHHHH Olivia Colman! If you don’t know about her you better get acquainted fast. If you want to watch her in something truly amazing check out Broadchurch on Netflix. It’s a British television show and there are three seasons and it is one of my favorite shows ever. Plus in case you didn’t know, Colman…
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