Actor Profile: Jennifer Lawrence
Dubbed as Hollywood’s new ‘it girl’ along with the likes of Jessica Chastain and Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence has encountered much critical acclaim following her breakout role in Winter’s Bone (2010)....
View ArticleI’m sorry but…Meryl Streep isn’t that great anymore
Dubbed by many as the ‘greatest actress of all time’, the career of Meryl Streep has been varied and critically successful. But personally, I just don’t see it. I would admit this with great...
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Top 5 Evil Blondes
1. Alex Forrest – Fatal Attraction (1987) She takes the phrase ‘bitches be crazy’ to a whole new level. In probably the most effective anti-adultery campaign ever launched, Glenn Close plays an...
View ArticleContrary Corner: Julia Roberts – more than just a pretty woman
There are few things more pathetic than getting a laugh at the expense of an easy target. This seems to be Julia Roberts 21st century occupation, and I don’t like it at all. Sure, she might not be the...
View ArticleTV Catch Up- Veep
If you like clever-funny, then you’ll like Veep (catch up on Sky Player). As a political comedy there are a lot of the themes you might expect: corruption, deception, incompetence. Although it is the...
View ArticleTV Catch Up- Veep
If you like clever-funny, then you’ll like Veep. As a political comedy there a lot of the themes you might expect: corruption, deception, incompetence. Although it is the American counterpart to the...
View ArticleTop 5: Wedding Speeches
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) In one of the most accurate portrayals of Greek family life, this patriarchal speech captures the essence of family relations, and brings home the true message of the...
View ArticleOscars 2014 Predictions: Best Actress
This is Amy Adams’ 5th Oscar nomination and with her Golden Globe win for the same category, many are naming her the front runner in this tight race. Amongst her robust supporting roles against often...
View ArticleTV Catch Up- Parks and Recreation
The trend of single camera, faux documentary sit coms is currently enjoying massive success with shows The Office and Modern Family, but one show stands out from them all, Parks and Recreation. For the...
View ArticleDeath of the multi-cam
According to everyone, were in a ‘Golden Age’ of TV, whatever that means. Go into any smoking area sober and you’ll overhear at least 3 conversations about Breaking Bad. The last 5 years has seen a...
View ArticleCornerhouse Pick of the Week: Yves Saint Laurent
Like all good wünderkind, the story of Yves Saint Laurent is a tumultuous one. Adapted and directed by César winning actor Jalil Lespert, Yves Saint Laurent has come under criticism for lacking depth,...
View ArticleYou Can’t Handle the Truth! – Book to Film Adaptations
Take a look at the biggest movie releases of the last 5 years and count how many of those films were not a) a se/prequel b) a book adaptation c) a depiction of real events d) a remake. Have you...
View ArticleFeature – American TV Autumn Preview
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The leaves are not yet brown, the pumpkins are not yet ripened, the fun size Mars bars are not yet half price. Oh yes, you guessed it—it’s TV premier season....
View ArticleMagic in the Moonlight
Woody Allen’s had a lot of criticism for the repetitive, fickle choices he’s made over the last 10 years, and undoubtedly Blue Jasmine was a breath of fresh air, but Magic in the Moonlight seems to me...
View ArticleEverybody Loves Louis
Listen to every podcast, every roundtable, every whisper in the wind: Louis CK is loved by all. Despite being one of the highest grossing comedians in the world, he is, undoubtedly, a man of the...
View ArticleThe Oscar that cried wolf
An outrage! A Travesty! I blame Obama! These are just some of the cries of indignation over the fact that Leonardo DiCaprio has not won an Oscar in his heroic career. It pains me to say, but there’s no...
View ArticleTop 5: Films of the Year (2014/15)
5) Interstellar Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic may have been divisive, but enough of our contributors loved it for it to swipe fifth place on our list. Full of powerful performances, stunning visuals...
View ArticleI’m sorry but…Meryl Streep isn’t that great anymore
Andriana explains why Meryl is coasting on past glories The post I’m sorry but…Meryl Streep isn’t that great anymore appeared first on The Mancunion.
View ArticleTop 5 Evil Blondes
You might be under the impression that blondes have the most fun. Well, whilst they might be having the most fun, Cinema indicates they often cause the most trouble. Forget Thor and Luke Skywalker....
View ArticleContrary Corner: Julia Roberts – more than just a pretty woman
Andriana tells us why we should learn to love Julia Roberts The post Contrary Corner: Julia Roberts – more than just a pretty woman appeared first on The Mancunion.
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