Zack and Miri has been one of my favourite comedies since it was first released in 2008 but in my opinion it doesn’t get the appreciation it deserves so when it was recently added to Netflix I figured it was the perfect time to review it as my next Hidden Gem. Director: Kevin Smith Starring:…
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Hidden Gem: Molly’s Game (2017)
I am a big fan of Jessica Chastain but I don’t feel she gets as much love as she deserves so I thought I would use my next ‘Hidden Gem‘ review to help rectify this injustice, looking at the 2017 film Molly’s Game, based on the incredible biographical book of the same name. Director: Aaron…
Hidden Gem: Coach Carter (2005)
I’m not sure whether Coach Carter counts as a ‘hidden’ gem but in my opinion it is definitely underrated which is justification enough to make it the next instalment in my Hidden Gem feature. In the late nineties, Ken Carter accepts the job as the basketball coach for his old high school in a poor…
Hidden Gem: Colombiana (2011)
Hey Folks!! It’s been a little while but I figured that it’s once again time to celebrate a hidden gem so if you are looking for something to watch with the other half this weekend, then grab the popcorn and check out action flick, Colombiana. Director: Olivier Megaton Starring: Zoe Saldana, Jordi Molla, Beto Benites,…
Hidden Gem: The Terminal (2004)
Although The Terminal is not a ‘hidden’ gem, per se, I do feel that it doesn’t get as much love as it deserves, especially considering the calibre of the casting. However considering both Steven Spielberg’s and Tom Hanks’ impressive body of work you can almost forgive this one for falling through the cracks. Director: Steven…
Hidden Gem: Gifted (2017)
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate, Lindsay Duncan Awards: Critics Choice Nominee (2018) – Best Young Actor/Actress Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited niece, seven year old maths whizz, Mary (Mckenna Grace). Having been home-schooled her whole life, her only…
Hidden Gem: Chloe (2009)
Director: Atom Egoyan Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson Tagline: Desire Can Be Dangerous At first glance, Catherine (Julianne Moore), a gynecologist, and David Stewart (Liam Neeson), a college professor, and their musically talented teenage son (Max Thieriot) are the perfect family; happily married, wealthy and well-respected by their peers. But when David misses…
Hidden Gem: Secretary (2002)
As previously promised, my newest feature will look to at celebrating those underrated films and hidden gems that I feel need a little more love and attention. My first ‘Hidden Gem’ is Secretary from director Steven Shainberg. Director: Steven Shainberg Starring: Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader, Jeremy Davies Awards: Golden Globe nominee – Best Actress in…
New Feature: Hidden Gems
Given the sheer amount of films that are released every year, it is a given that some brilliant movies will wind up slipping through the cracks. My newest feature is my attempt at raising some awareness for those films that I feel deserve a little more love and recognition. So keep your eyes peeled for…