Tag: Benedict Cumberbatch
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REVIEW: Frankenstein, National Theatre at Home
This startling and distinctive production is a fascinating take on Mary Shelley’s classic gothic story. Directed by Danny Boyle and adapted by Nick Dear, this is a wonderfully physical and suitably gothic take on Frankenstein that is compelling to watch from start to finish – with the two central performances delivering full on intensity. From […]
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Review Round Up: 1917
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Sam Mendes’s World War I film. Empire: **** “Despite the film’s heart, sincerity and intention, it is a string of set-pieces. What’s going to happen next? Which terrain will we visit? What sort of attack? After a strong first half it becomes less engaging — at […]
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Review Round Up: Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews this new interpretation of The Jungle Book directed by Andy Serkis. IGN: “Director Andy Serkis’ Mowgli intentionally avoids any such cuddliness in favor of a less playful coming of age story set in a world full of danger, where learning to keep your guard up is a […]
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NEWS: South Bank Sky Arts Awards Winners Announced
The winners of the 2018 South Bank Sky Arts Awards have been announced in a ceremony that took place at the Savoy Hotel. Hosted by Melvyn Bragg, The South Bank Sky Arts Awards (now in its 18th year) celebrates the complete range of the arts, with categories for TV Drama, Classical Music, Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Film, Visual […]
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Review Round Up: Doctor Strange
Benedict Cumberbatch stars in this latest Marvel film – but does it please the critics? The Guardian: **** “It’s a tremendously engaging and likable superhero ride.” NME: **** “if you’re looking for an antidote to comic book movie fatigue, Doctor Strange could be the one.” Variety: “while we might yawn at yet another threat to […]