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Sally Hawkins
Film Review: Eternal Beauty
Despite being nominated for two Academy Awards, Sally Hawkins is one of Britain’s most under-appreciated actors. Whilst those turns in The Shape of Water and Blue Jasmine were both brilliant, they’re merely a couple of examples of her ability. Which she’s demonstrated repeatedly, not least in Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith for the BBC and …
Blu-Ray Review: Paddington 2
It must have been a strange prospect for Paul King when he was handed the task of bringing Paddington Bear to the big screen. Whilst the furry Peruvian and his marmalade sandwiches have bewitched generations of eager young cubs, he never seemed a subject who would make for a good cinematic experience. King struggled a …