Author: James Partridge

Cannes 2017: Festival Preview

Cannes 2017: Festival Preview

Posted by | May 15, 2017

It’s hard to believe a year has gone by already. But for me that’s a great thing, as it’s time to dive head-first in to the new delights the Cannes Film Festival has to offer. And this year marks the grandest festival of them all’s 70th birthday! I love Cannes. Not just for the film, food, sunshine, beaches, and glittering red carpet. This really is grand-daddy of all festivals and has a vibe that just can’t be replicated anywhere else. There’s just something very special about attending – it feels like an honour. You’re part of history and are...

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Cannes 2016: End of Festival Review

Cannes 2016: End of Festival Review

Posted by | May 31, 2016

Another Cannes, done and dusted. I’ve said it before – and will no doubt say it again – I can’t wait for next year already. This year’s Cannes definitely threw up some surprises – both good and bad. Expectation were exceeded and bought crashing down to earth – much better than seeing a whole bunch of middle-of-the-road flicks, that’s for sure. There were a few stand...

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Cannes 2016 Review: Money Monster

Cannes 2016 Review: Money Monster

Posted by | May 30, 2016

Synopsis In the real-time, high stakes thriller Money Monster, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star as financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty, who are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor who has lost everything forcefully takes over their studio. During a tense standoff broadcast to millions on live TV, Lee and Patty must work furiously against the clock to unravel the mystery behind a conspiracy at the heart of today’s fast-paced, high-tech global markets. Thoughts So close! Great cast. Great director. And everyone does their best to elevate this above your average thriller....

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Cannes 2016 Review: The Nice Guys

Cannes 2016 Review: The Nice Guys

Posted by | May 29, 2016

Synopsis A down-on-his-luck private eye Holland March (Gosling) and hired leg-breaker Jackson Healy (Crowe) must work together to solve the case of a missing girl and the seemingly unrelated death of a porn star. During their investigation, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that reaches up to the highest circles of power. Thoughts This was a tough one to judge for me. I really liked it… but didn’t love it. A second viewing is require. But it’s bags of fun and stylish as hell. Gosling and Crowe are a superb double-act. Rating...

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Cannes 2016 Review: The BFG

Cannes 2016 Review: The BFG

Posted by | May 28, 2016

Synopsis The BFG tells the imaginative story of a young girl and the giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. The BFG, while a giant himself, is a Big Friendly Giant and nothing like the other inhabitants of Giant Country, standing 24-ft-tall with enormous ears and a keen sense of smell, he is the smallest of the giants and a vegetarian. Upon her arrival in Giant Country, Sophie is initially frightened, but realizes the BFG is quite charming. He teaches Sophie all about the magic of dreams. Having both been on their own in...

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