Wicked Little Letters (2023). Film review of the comedy starring Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley

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Comedy

star rating 3 out of 5 worth watching

Review of the foul-mouthed British period comedy, based on a true story, about profane poison pen letters sent to a prim and respectable woman.

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The Favourite (2018). Acidic period satire starring Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz and Olivia Colman

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Film review by Jason Day of The Favourite, director Yorgos Lanthimos’ tart period satire starring Olivia Colman as Queen Anne and Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz as her two court confidantes battling for favour. 

Comedy

Image of 5 stars for an excellent film genius a classic movie

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Murder on the Orient Express (2017). A lavish, well-cast but clunkily staged whodunnit remake.

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Film review by Jason Day of Murder on the Orient Express, based on the classic Agatha Christie whodunnit about a murder on the most luxurious train of all, with the great and the good of society amongst the suspects. Starring and directed by Kenneth Branagh.

Crime

image four star rating very good lots to enjoy

 

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The Iron Lady (2011). Film review of the Margaret Thatcher biopic starring Meryl Streep

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Film review by Jason Day of the movie The Iron Lady, starring Meryl Street as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Co-starring Jim Broadbent and Olivia Colman.

Drama

 

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