Tag: India
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REVIEW: I Dream in Photos (Docs Ireland 2023)
(spoiler free) Striking the elusive target of the perfect work-life balance is a challenge that most of us struggle with. What makes it that bit harder, is that the target isn’t stationary; instead shifting depending on our specific line of work and ever-changing personal circumstances. For photojournalist – and subject of Gary Lennon’s I Dream…
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REVIEW: The Lift Boy
(spoiler free) After his father has a heart attack at work, twenty-four year old student Raju, played by Moin Khan, is forced to fill in for him while he recovers. His father worked as a lift operator in an apartment complex, a job that Raju had always looked down on and been embarrassed by. While…
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Victoria & Abdul
(spoiler free) New drama ‘Victoria & Abdul’ sees Judi Dench reunite with director Stephen Frears after the critically acclaimed ‘Philomena’ in 2013. The film also sees her revisit the role of Queen Victoria which she previously played twenty years ago in ‘Mrs Brown’. Once again this film looks at the relationship between the famous monarch…
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Viceroy’s House
(spoiler free) India has such a rich culture which I can’t help but be fascinated by when it’s the setting for a film. In recent years we’ve been treated to many films with this setting or characters from it. They’re often really lighthearted, feel good films, showcasing both factual and fictional stories. However, ‘Viceroy’s House’…
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Lion
(spoiler free) Originally an autobiography entitled ‘A Long Way Home’, ‘Lion’ has been adapted for the big screen by writer Luke Davies & first time director Garth Davis. This film tells the story of Saroo Brierley, who became separated from his family at a young age, and his struggle to reunite himself with them. A…
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The Hundred-Foot Journey (Cinema Screening)
(Spoilers) I am a big fan of all things Indian, I genuinely think that their culture is really interesting. From their music, dress to their food it all intrigues me. I have already really enjoyed the Indian influenced film ‘Million Dollar Arm’ this year so it was no surprise that I was eager to see…
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Million Dollar Arm (Cinema Screening)
(Spoilers) So this weekend sees the UK catch up with the US as Million Dollar Arm is released! On paper this film really shouldn’t have worked for me, I really am not a fan of cricket and I’m not really into baseball, none of the cast really excited me but I did think that the…
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