Tag: Carey Mulligan

Suffragette (Blu-ray)

The struggle for equal rights for all has been, and in many ways, continues to be, a hard fought battle. Directed by Sarah Gavron and written by Abi Morgan (The Iron Lady, Shame) Suffragette vividly recreates the significant sacrifices made

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Blu-ray Review: The Great Gatsby (2013)

Widely recognized as one of great American novels of the 20th century, there have been several attempts to turn F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby into a film (most famously the 1974 version starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow). However,

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Shame

Blu-ray Review: Shame

*Rated NC-17   There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that pain is a big part of addiction. Addicts going through withdrawal kick, scream, contort, and vomit. Shame, the latest effort from director Steve McQueen (Hunger) offers an up-close and often

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DVD Review: An Education

Sony Pictures | 2009 | 100 mins. | Rated PG-13 One of 2009’s critical darlings, An Education is a story reminiscent of an earlier time; one that’s purely character driven, utilizes no special effects and emphasizes style over substance. Nominated

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