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Starring: David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike
Original release: 2016
Synopsis: The true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments.
So many people told me how good this was so I totally had to have it on my To Be Watched list.
And here it is. Watched.
Not a story I knew anything about and a bit of an eye-opener about the deals that governments do - especially the unsavory ones.
Life of the Party
Starring: Melissa McCarthy
Original release: 2018
Synopsis: Dumped by her husband, longtime housewife Deanna turns regret into reset by going back to college. Winding up at the same school as her daughter, Deanna plunges headlong into the campus experience – embracing the fun and the freedom.
A feel-good movie that, surprisingly, touches upon female empowerment and how women treat other women.
I went into this one with a pretty low expectation and yet it's actually not that bad. Yes it has it silly moments and it's a little bit far-fetched and yet despite that it has a nice message.
A movie to see with your besties or as a mother/daughter duo.
Starring: John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson
Original release: 2003
Synopsis: A DEA agent investigates the disappearance of a legendary Army ranger drill sergeant and several of his cadets during a training exercise gone severely awry.
How had I not heard of this movie? In fact why as nobody ever heard of this movie? Because it was seriously good. Lots of twists and turns and surprises.
Totally got me completely hooked.
Directed by the guy who brought us Die Hard, the best Christmas movie ever.
Starring: NA
Original release: 2002-2016
Synopsis: With the impending ice age almost upon them, a mismatched trio of prehistoric critters – Manny the woolly mammoth, Diego the saber-toothed tiger and Sid the giant sloth join forces.
A quin-trilogy it was. I know. Completely insane. Still luckily for me the movies aren't that long which at least helped and I was able to use the time to do some much needed laundry folding and ironing and sewing.
See. Watching movies can be productive.
Kids movies that are funny in parts and completely silly (and to be honest a bit annoying) in others, an okay way to pass an afternoon. Okay to watch once but probably not again.
Starring: Bill Nighy
Original release: 2016
Synopsis: A series of murders has shaken the community to the point where people believe that only a legendary creature from dark times – the mythical Golem – must be responsible.
Yes, Bill Nighy - again. What can I say except that I adore him. This time he plays a detective in a Victorian gothic Jack the Ripper style thriller. Who the killer is will keep you guessing but be warned though, it's kind of gory in parts so you may want to close your eyes in some scenes.
Starring: James Stewart
Original release: 1959
Synopsis: A small town lawyer takes on the case of an army lieutenant accused of killing the man who raped his wife.
A movie about rape made in 1959??? I know right? I was totally amazed too.
Shocking in its day for not only its subject matter but for the use of the word 'panties', which they even showed on screen in their ripped horror, this movie is soooo good. Totally see why it gets talked about.
Loved it.
James Stewart is also at his laid back best.
i admire your commitment to this. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE ARE 5 ICE AGE MOVIES. FIVE. WHAT.
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