Tag Archives: Bella Ramsey

Catherine Called Birdy review — Coming of age comedy in medieval times a joy

October 7, 2022 flawintheiris

Directed by Lena Dunham | Written by Dunham, adapting the novel by Karen Cushman | 108 min | ▲▲▲▲△ | Amazon Prime A version of this review appeared on the blog when I saw the film at the Toronto International Film Festival last month. I devoured the HBO series Girls, and so was pleased to see… Read More

Queens of the Qing Dynasty, Catherine Called Birdy reviews #TIFF22

September 13, 2022 flawintheiris

Queens of the Qing Dynasty | Written and Directed by Ashley McKenzie | 122 min McKenzie, while still fond of the small visual details of characters' bodies, broadens her storytelling palate on Queens with a dose of dryly absurd humour. It's the story of teenaged Starlet, or "Star" (Sarah Walker), in a hospital ward following… Read More

Judy review — Garland biopic sings and stumbles

October 1, 2019 flawintheiris

Directed by Rupert Goold | Written by Tom Edge, based on the play by Peter Quilter | 118 min | Netflix I sometimes feel for filmmakers who tackle biographical dramas, especially a musical biopic. I challenge anyone to list good ones on the fingers of more than one hand. Not many can deliver the staggering… Read More