Couture

 

There is a never ending fascination into the creative worlds, fashion being one that mesmerizes many on the outside. Though Couture isn’t necessarily for those keen to get a glimpse into the fashion world, but maybe for those looking to see who are the artists that make the glitz and glamour happen and see the very human struggles that they experience.

During Paris Fashion Week, three women; filmmaker Maxine, make-up artist Angèle and new model Ada, all intersect in the lead up to a fashion show.

Full review on Filmhounds.

Madfabulous - BFI Flare

 

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The famous quote from Oscar Wilde, “be yourself, everyone else is already taken”, rings true and is often said throughout the historical drama, Madfabulous. The story, based on the notorious Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey, follows the young lord as he precariously navigates his family, his fortune and above all his theatrical dreams and desires, going completely against what is expected of someone with his position. With a cast that sparkles, costumes to evoke the past and some fantastic locations, Madfabulous captures a personality in history that we haven’t seen before. 

The 5th Marquess of Anglesey seems like a completely fictional character, brought to life for story purposes. His personality, his behaviour towards the peerage, his blatant disrespect for the stuffy old fashioned rules, all add to the strange character that was indeed a real person. Though Madfabulous does take quite a bit of artistic licence, which makes sense to bring the story to life, the truth runs through, capturing moments that did take place.

Full review over at Filmhounds

Snubbed, Baby

Courtesy of Picturehouse Entertainment and Late Nite Picture Show

Last month I wrote about those films snubbed by the Oscars this year. Though there are many, a few stand out. Snubs happen every year, not every film released can be considered for awards. I go into detail about the subject in Late Nite Picture Show.

Ben-Hur

 

Courtesy of Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

Being produced, filmed and released towards the end of Hollywood’s golden age, Ben-Hur was an MGM studio film of epic proportions. The film took nearly 9 months to shoot on the biggest studio in Europe, Cinecittà in Rome, used over 10,000 extras and over 2,000 horses. The film was nominated for countless awards, winning 11 Oscars, including Best Picture and is stapled in people’s mind for the myths surrounding on set deaths, as well as the sight of a caravan in the infamous chariot race scene.

Full review is over at Filmhounds.

Arco

 

Courtesy of Picturehouse Entertainment

In the distant peaceful future, 2932,, time travel is a normal occurrence, where anyone aged 12 and over is able to experience. Impatient to travel through time himself, 10 year old Arco steals his sister’s flight suit and sets out, only to find himself, by mistake, in 2075. Robots are common in homes and society, performing essential jobs and services. Extreme weather conditions ravage the Earth, but most homes and buildings can be kept in protective bubbles. Here is where Arco befriends 10 year old Iris who had been wishing for something in her life to change.

Full review over at Filmhounds.

Same Same But Different - SXSW

 

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Romantic comedies are never just about the romance or the comedy, its all about the drama that each character can bring to the situation they all find themselves in. Same Same But Different encapsulates what it means to celebrate differences, honour your heritage and be honest about what you truly want, as well as making sure its all as chaotic as that sounds.

When poet Rana has her visa application denied again, she resigns herself to returning home to Iran, which she is looking forward to. But when Adam, the son of her wealthy employer and whom she has been secretly seeing over the summer, proposes to her. She decides to embrace this opportunity, after much deliberation and rationalising. She invites her two Iranian best friends, along with their American boyfriends, who each have their own dramas to deal with, resulting in a whirlwind weekend.

Full review over at Filmhounds.