Author: Lex Williams
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‘To Leslie’ – Review
To Leslie tells a complex story by handling a complicated subject matter well, helmed by a standout performance from Andrea Riseborough. To Leslie follows the story of Leslie Rowlands (Andrea Riseborough), a former lottery winner who blows through her winnings on drugs and alcohol, leaving her homeless and destitute. After she connects with her adult…
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‘Fire of Love’ – Interview with Director Sara Dosa
Fire of Love tells the story of Maurice and Katia Krafft, two ill-fated volcanologists, who broke barriers in the field of volcanology with their stunning and up-close footage. Last week, the film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. Oscars Central had the privilege of chatting with Fire of Love‘s director, Sara Dosa,…
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FYC: Colin Farrell for Best Actor
This piece contains spoilers for The Banshees of Inisherin. “You used to be nice. Or did you never used to be? Oh, God. Maybe you never used to be.” When that line of dialogue was uttered by a crestfallen Colin Farrell during the emotional climax of The Banshees of Inisherin, a loud crack was heard…
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‘The Woman King’ – Review
Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical film is an action-packed masterpiece that perfectly balances tense action sequences with gripping drama. Gina Prince-Bythewood’s The Woman King tells the story of General Nanisca (Viola Davis), as she leads the charge to protect King Ghezo (John Boyega), who rules the kingdom of Dahomey, a powerful west African state. As the Agojie…
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Lex’s Top Ten Films of 2022
2022 was a great year for film. It offered a great variety of different films spanning an array of genres, themes, and award worthiness. While narrowing down just ten films proved to be a harder task than I had initially thought, these are my personal picks for my top ten films of 2022. However, honorable…
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2023 SAG Awards – Film Nominations
The 2023 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) nominations were announced today. The 29th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and be streamed live on Netflix’s YouTube channel. Next year, they will move to being streamed directly on Netflix. Here are the…
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‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ – Review
Taika Waititi’s second Thor movie is a neon cosmic delight, and a great source of redemption for the God of Thunder. After three years, having last appeared in Avengers: Endgame (2019), the God of Thunder returns to the big screen. In Thor: Love and Thunder, we find Thor (Chris Hemsworth) traversing the cosmos with the…
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‘Turning Red’ – Review
Disney/Pixar’s film about the struggles of early adolescence is an absolute delight, and a brilliant directorial debut from Domee Shi. Turning Red tells the story of Meilin “Mei” Lee (Rosalie Chiang), a thirteen-year-old girl growing up in Toronto, who, on top of having to deal with the arduous time of early teenhood, must navigate a…
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‘Mrs. Harris Goes To. Paris’ – Review
Anthony Fabian’s adaptation of the 1952 novel is a delightful watch, led by the charming Lesley Manville. Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris is a charming historical dramedy film directed by Anthony Fabian, adapted from the 1958 novel, Mrs. ‘Arris Goes to Paris by Paul Gallico, that tells the story of a recently widowed woman who…
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‘Girl Picture’- Interview with the Director and Cast
Girl Picture, directed by Alli Haapasalo, follows the story of three young women over the course of three consecutive Fridays, as they set on a journey of self discovery. What follows is a beautiful and honest glimpse of adolescence, sexuality, and identity. Oscars Central had the fortunate opportunity to speak with director Alli Haapasalo, as…
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