Written Reviews
“Sunset” A Period Piece Mystery
Review by John Delia With a huge cast of fine actors, nice cinematography, amazing period costumes, perfect locations and dynamic direction
May 2, 2019
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Review by John Delia With a huge cast of fine actors, nice cinematography, amazing period costumes, perfect locations and dynamic direction
Review by John Delia An alluring period piece, the biography/drama The Chaperone makes for good viewing for its target audience females
Review by John Delia Dreary and unemotional the true story of Effie Gray with a script by Emma Thompson plays out on the
“BELLE IS A FILM IN ITS OWN CLASS” Review by Alyn Darnay Directed by: Amma Asante Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Matthew Goode,
Beautifully photographed the drama Snow Flower and the Secret Fan provides a stunning window into the lives of four women. Although the film is a bit long, I found the journey well worth taking. Although a major chick flick, the film still plays well to older males.
Captivating and as the British would say utterly romantic, the movie version of the Charlotte Bronte novel Jayne Eyre moves into theaters this weekend. I enjoyed the acting, the amazing landscapes and period costumes.
There are of course some very redeeming elements to Hemingway’s Garden of Eden, the authentic period feel of cinematography, locations, set design, and costuming are all superb. Jack Huston is an up and coming actor who is interesting to watch and totally believable in the role of David, as is Catherine Murino who provides some great moments as the darkly sexual woman standing between the young couple.
Historical, romantic and enlightening the true story of Princess Kaiulani inspires while it entertains. Marc Forby who writes and first time directs this wonderful period piece provides a canvas on which he paints a fight for honor, dignity and survival. If you enjoy 19th century romance like Room With a View or Howard’s End and historical period pieces such as The Dutchess you should enjoy Princess Kaiulani.
The period piece The Last Station has garnered accolades by the Academy of Arts of Sciences with Oscar nominations for Helen Mirren and Christopher Plumber and rightly so. Their performances in this film make it more than worthwhile to see. If you like a good story of romance, beauty and great costumes, then run to see The Last Station.
Cast Zac Efron (High School Musical) for the teens, an Orson Welles look alike to add some awe, throw in an A list actor and you have a hit. Well, that was my impression from the trailer of Me and Orson Welles, and after seeing the period drama there wasn’t much more. If you like impressions of famous people, with an above average storyline from the 1930’s, then this is you ticket to nostalgia.