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Netflix UK film review: Taylor Swift: Miss Americana
Review Overview Unfiltered access 6 Musical content 9 Cute cats 9 Fans and newcomers get the most insight into the real Taylor Swift yet in this fascinating but controlled documentary. Georgina Smith | On 01, May 2020 Director: Lana Wilson Cast: Taylor Swift, Andrea Swift, Scott Swift Certificate: 15 Watch Taylor Swift: Miss Americana online in the UK: Netflix UK Taylor Swift. A name just as likely to be found in the tabloids as it is at the top of the charts or in the record books.
Netflix UK film review: After (2019)
Reading time: 2 mins Director: Jenny Gage Cast: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Khadijha Red Thunder Certificate: 12 Watch After online in the UK: Netflix UK Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. After’s journey to the big screen is rather unique. Based on a work of One Direction fan fiction originally published on Wattpad, the story attracted millions of views before being published – followed by four sequels.
VOD film review: Captain Marvel
Review Overview Characterisation 9 Brie Larson is excellent in this refreshing superhero story that celebrates the strength of its protagonist. Georgina Smith | On 31, Jul 2019 Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law Certificate: 12 Higher, further, faster. The motto of Captain Marvel’s hero also works as a descriptor of Marvel films of late – each reaching higher, going further and breaking records faster.
Netflix UK film review: Bare
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Natalia Leite Cast: Dianna Agron, Paz de la Huerta, Chris Zylka Certificate: 15 Watch Bare online in the UK: Netflix UK / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Rakuten TV / Google Play Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. The basic plot to Bare doesn’t seem too original at first glance: a naive small town girl is led down a rebellious path by a mysterious newcomer from out of town.
VOD film review: Instant Family
Review Overview Boxes of tissues needed 10 Bursting with confidence and charm, this heartfelt tale of adoption is one of the standout comedies of 2019. | On 11, Jun 2019 Director: Sean Anders Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Moner Certificate: 12 “From the director of Daddy’s Home 2 and Horrible Bosses 2” might not be a phrase that inspires a great deal of excitement, but Sean Anders’ latest release is a surprisingly heartfelt effort that is genuinely funny and moving.
Netflix UK film review: Home Again
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Hallie Meyers-Shyer Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen Certificate: 12A Watch Home Again online in the UK: Netflix UK / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Google Play / Rakuten TV / Sky Store Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix.
Why you should be watching She-Ra on Netflix UK
The original She-Ra was created as a spin-off of He-Man, a soulless 80s animation made with the primary objective of selling as many toys and merchandise as possible. The Netflix reimagining She-Ra and the Princesses of Power is as far from this as possible – and is wonderful for it.
Netflix UK film review: Miss Stevens
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Julia Hart Cast: Lily Rabe, Timothée Chalamet, Lili Reinhart Certificate: NR Watch Miss Stevens online in the UK: Netflix UK / iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / Google Play Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. Part-road trip comedy, part-intimate teen drama, Miss Stevens follows the titular English teacher (Lily Rabe) as she chaperones three students to a weekend-long drama competition.
Netflix UK film: The Land of Steady Habits
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Nicole Holofcener Cast: Ben Mendelsohn, Edie Falco, Connie Britton BBFC Certificate: 15 Watch The Land of Steady Habits online in the UK: Netflix UK Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. What happens when a middle-aged man decides he wants a divorce, early retirement and to befriend a drug-addicted teenager?
Netflix UK film review: Irreplaceable You
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Stephanie Laing Cast: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michiel Huisman, Christopher Walken Certificate: 12 Watch Irreplaceable You online in the UK: Netflix UK Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. Irreplaceable You begins with your typical rom-com meet-cute: 8-year-olds Abbie and Sam are on a trip to the aquarium, where they are told about a fish that mates for life by biting on to its chosen partner and never letting go.
VOD film review: The Hate U Give
Reading time: 3 mins Director: George Tillman Jr. Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby Certificate: 12A Watch The Hate U Give online in the UK: iTunes / Prime Video (Buy/Rent) / TalkTalk TV / Virgin Movies / eir Vision Movies / Rakuten TV / Google Play / Sky Store “The Hate U Give Little Infants F’s Everyone” explains Khalil (Algee Smith) to Starr (Amandla Stenberg), just a few minutes before he is fatally shot by a police officer in what should have been a routine licence check.
Netflix UK film review: Dude
Reading time: 3 mins Director: Olivia Milch Cast: Lucy Hale, Kathryn Prescott, Alexandra Shipp, Awkwafina Certificate: 15 Watch Dude online in the UK: Netflix UK Every month, we highlight films directed by women on Netflix UK. We call it Women on Netflix. Dude opens with four best friends smoking marijuana in a car, while rapping along to Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, just in case the audience wasn’t aware that this was going to be a film about getting stoned with your friends.
Netflix UK film review: Dumplin'
Review Overview Writing 7 Performances 9 Dolly Parton References 10 With a sprinkle of glitter and some Dolly Parton magic, this refreshing story will tug on your heartstrings one moment, and make you laugh the next.
VOD film review: The Hate U Give
Review Overview This young adult drama based on Angie Thomas' novel tells an important story with authenticity and heart. Georgina Smith | On 19, Feb 2019 “The Hate U Give Little Infants F’s Everyone” explains Khalil (Algee Smith) to Starr (Amandla Stenberg), just a few minutes before he is fatally shot by a police officer in what should have been a routine licence check. It’s a scenario that has played out in the news with an increasing frequency over recent years.
Indigenous Self-Determination and International Law - Australian Institute of International Affairs
This year’s National Reconciliation Week marks the 25th anniversary of the Mabo decision, which provided legal recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land. However, despite support in the UN for self-determination, until quite recently, international law has had little influence on self-determination for Indigenous peoples in Australia.
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