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How to Talk About Tár

January 14, 2023 Bricks and Bluebottles

While most agree with the fantastic central performance of Kate Blanchett, controversy abounds over the premise of Tár.

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Seasoned film reviewer probably dealt with it best. Mention the issue, then talk about the film.

The film’s not bad but doesn’t do much more than provide a vehicle for Blanchett’s powerhouse performance.

Posted in EntertainmentTagged Tár

Barbie Everywhere All At Once

December 17, 2022 Bricks and Bluebottles

Sure it’s only the trailer, but this is surely one of the most promising trailers the world has seen for quite some white.

Posted in EntertainmentTagged Barbie Movie

No Ifs Andor Buts About It

November 26, 2022 Bricks and Bluebottles

Andor, the latest instalment of Star Wars, is increasingly looking like actually legit great.

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With the first season wrapped up and a second to come, it will be interesting to see the conclusion of a story that has been compelling despite the viewer knowing the ending already.

Posted in EntertainmentTagged Andor

New Money

November 19, 2022 Bricks and Bluebottles

It was great to hear that Anna May Wong is to become the first Asian American to appear on US currency.

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The actor was a pioneering star in the early years of Hollywood and had to rally against the racist limitations of the times, including not being allowed to be a romantic lead due to multiracial kissing bans.

Posted in EntertainmentTagged Anna May Wong

The Song Book

November 5, 2022 Bricks and Bluebottles

The release of U2’s Bono’s memoir may have prompted some to call for him to stick to what he knows.

He at least did that to promote the book with a special version of With or Without You.

Yo can surrender to that.

Posted in EntertainmentTagged Bono

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