https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sprSAf4QQvk&feature=youtu.be Maxine Peake plays the gritty role of ‘Funny Cow’, a comedian who breaks through the glass ceiling of the all-male 1970s comedy circuit to rise to stardom. Set against the backdrop of working men’s clubs in the North of England, FUNNY COW is both a love-letter to a bygone era
For a year in which I’ve decided to delve into several Alfred Hitchcock deep cuts it seems fitting that I take a detour down some dark roads with France’s own master of suspense, Henri-Georges Clouzot. Making the most of the inclement weather I settled down with Le Corbeau (1942). As
It’s fair to say The Daily Show had a difficult rebirth when Trevor Noah took over hosting duties in 2015. Audiences and critics were both polarised as the show began to find a new identity. Though following on from a long-serving comic genius like Jon Stewart was no easy task. Teething problems
By Johnathan Bonham. Game Night was damn near exactly what I was hoping for. I always get excited for R-rated Jason Bateman movies where he’ll have the chance to be his usual, sarcastic self, and oh boy do we get that here. I’ve really enjoyed the more serious and dramatic turn
Character transformation expressed through costume design: Manchester by the Sea Lee Chandler experiences a life changing event, and with this internal transformation we witness an external transformation. During flashbacks showing Chandler’s earlier life with a wife and children, he dresses in light and colourful clothing, such as a bright mustard t-shirt and
