Tag Archives: Royal Family

Scoop (2024) ☆☆☆(3/4): How they got a scoop on Prince Andrew

Posted on April 16, 2024 by kaist455

Netflix film “Scoop”, which was released a few weeks ago, tries to give us a close look into the real-life story behind one of the most notorious TV interviews during last several years. Although I have no idea on how … Continue reading →

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Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) ☆☆☆(3/4): A little private affair between two young public figures 

Posted on August 18, 2023 by kaist455

“Red, White & Royal Blue”, which was released on Amazon Prime in last week, is a lightweight romantic comedy film which decorates its very familiar genre formula with some interesting story elements. Sure, homosexual romance has become quite a mainstream … Continue reading →

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Spencer (2021) ☆☆☆(3/4): It’s Christmas in Hell for her…

Posted on November 30, 2021 by kaist455

Pablo Larraín’s latest film “Spencer” is presented as “A fable from a true tragedy”, and it is clear from the beginning that the movie goes for something deeper than those well-known facts about its famous human subject. Although the overall … Continue reading →

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The Lion in Winter (1968) ☆☆☆1/2(3.5/4): One bumpy Christmas family meeting in 1183

Posted on December 16, 2018 by kaist455

There have been countless movies about Christmas family meeting with issues, but not many of them can top the sharp wit and sheer ferocity of “The Lion in Winter”, which revolves around the risky battles of wills among the royal … Continue reading →

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A Royal Affair (2012) ☆☆☆(3/4) : An affair behind the throne

Posted on December 7, 2012 by kaist455

As a historical drama about a dangerous liaison and surrounding intrigues at the royal court, “A Royal Affair” nicely fulfills its genre requirements. It looks gorgeous as much as it is required for our eyes, and it also has an … Continue reading →

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