May 31st, 2017 by Jason Coleman
Two very full film fests are hitting hard and fast in June (comprehensive coverage is the motto!) so no time like the present to get to the weekly array the lesser known film fare for those seeking smaller cinematic selections. Examinations of former beleaguered British Prime Minsters, sisters with a desire to seek out the […]
June 25th, 2014 by Aaron Neuwirth
Missed this one in theaters, but I heard very good things: Gugu Mbatha-Raw delivers “a breakthrough performance” (Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times) in this “gorgeous must-see film” (Cori Murray, Essence) that’s based on an extraordinary true story. Although Dido Elizabeth Belle (Mbatha-Raw), an 18th century English woman of mixed race, is raised in privilege by her […]
February 1st, 2011 by Blu-ray Brian
Here’s a movie that I can assure you that I know nothing about. The Sony Pictures Classic Made in Dagenham, based on a true story and nominated for 4 BAFTA Awards, bows on Blu-ray March 29th. The film stars Sally Hawkins, Rosamund Pike, Bob Hoskins and Miranda Richardson and was directed by Nigel Cole. And […]