21 May
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HEARTSTOPPER Creator: Alice OsemanStarring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Toby Donovan, Olivia Colman The new Netflix series Hearstopper has been a runaway smash hit with audiences given its inclusive themes and lovable characters. The first season is an eight-episode British rom-com adapted from the graphic novel by Alice Oseman. Oseman also wrote all eight episodes with Euros Lyn directing each one. The series is that darling teen romance centering on Charlie Spring (Locke). He is openly out at school, but that doesn’t stop him from being the butt of jokes and finger pointing. He was happily dating Ben, but Ben’s closeted natureRead More →

20 January
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THE LOST DAUGHTER Writer/Director: Maggie GyllenhaalStarring: Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Ed Harris, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Paul Mescal, Peter Sarsgaard Maggie Gyllenhaal has given rich performances on screen both with HBO’s The Deuce and movies like Crazy Heart and The Kindergarten Teacher. Now she’s making for feature film directorial debut with The Lost Daughter. Gyllenhaal not only directs, but she’s written the adaptation from Elena Ferrante’s novel. She’s got a terrific cast with her as Olivia Colman leads the film as Leda. She’s on holiday at a rustic little Greek resort. It’s run by Ed Harris’ character who seems to take a liking for Leda.Read More →

11 March
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THE FATHER Director: Florian ZellerStarring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams, Imogen Poots, Rufus Sewell  There are a few stage to screen adaptations garnering high praise this award season with One Night in Miami and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. You can also add The Father to that list. The Father is from playwright Florian Zeller who not only co-wrote the adaptation with Christopher Hampton but also directed the film. Olivia Colman stars as Anne who is struggling with the right kind of care for her father, Anthony, played by Anthony Hopkins. His decline with Alzheimer’s is getting more severe and more than she is ableRead More →

13 November
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THE CROWN Season 4 Creator: Peter MorganStarring: Olivia Colman, Gillian Anderson, Emma Corrin, Helena Bonham Carter, Josh O’Connor, Tobias Menzies The hit Netflix drama about The Royal Family continues to show its strength as it tackles the early 1980s in its fourth season. We see how they and the people of Great Britain were forever changed under the rule of Margaret Thatcher (Anderson), the country’s first female Prime Minister. At the same time, Queen Elizabeth (Colman) and Prince Phillip (Menzies) are focused on the line of succession at the throne. Their eldest, Prince Charles (O’Connor), is unmarried, and despite the strong feelings he has forRead More →

20 March
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THE CROWN Season 3 Creator: Peter MorganStarring: Olivia Colman, Helen Bonham Carter, Tobias Menzies, Josh O’Connor, Charles Dance, Jason Watkins The third season of The Crown picks up in 1964 and covers Queen Elizabeth’s reign through 1977. This is shortly after Season 2, but we welcome a cast change. Olivia Coleman takes over for Claire Foy as the Queen along with Helena Bonham Carter now playing Princess Margaret and more. Queen Elizabeth can’t seem to catch a break, and the monarchy hangs in the balance of any decision she is forced to make to keep Great Britain going. She deals with the death of PrimeRead More →

25 February
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THE 91st ACADEMY AWARDS – THE WINNERS Best Picture: “Green Book” Lead Actor:Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody” Lead Actress: Olivia Colman, “The Favourite” Supporting ActorMahershala Ali, “Green Book” Supporting Actress Regina King, “If Beale Street Could Talk” Director Alfonso Cuarón, “Roma” Animated Feature “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Animated Short “Bao,” Domee Shi Adapted Screenplay “BlacKkKlansman,” Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee Original Screenplay “Green Book,” Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Peter Farrelly Cinematography“Roma,” Alfonso Cuarón Best Documentary Feature“Free Solo,” Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi Best Documentary Short Subject “Period. End of Sentence.,” Rayka Zehtabchi Best Live Action Short FilmRead More →

07 January
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THE 76th GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS – THE WINNERS And the Golden Globe goes to… Best Motion Picture – DramaBohemian Rhapsody Best Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyGreen Book Best DirectorAlfonso Cuaron, Roma Best Actor in a Motion Picture – DramaRami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody Best Actress in a Motion Picture – DramaGlenn Close, The Wife Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or ComedyOlivia Colman, The Favourite Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or ComedyChristian Bale, Vice Best Supporting ActorMahershala Ali, Green Book Best Supporting ActressRegina King, If Beale Street Could Talk Best ScreenplayPeter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Green Book Best AnimatedRead More →

07 December
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THE FAVOURITE Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult and Joe Alwyn Queen Anne (Colman) is in frail health, often bedridden with infections and other ailments. Sarah (Weisz), her lady in waiting, stands by in affection, not only for her but for a position of power. Sarah’s cousin, Abigail (Stone), is dropped off at the steps of the palace hoping for employment as one of the Queen’s servants. What the Queen doesn’t realize is that her new servant has her own ambitions for the crown. Abigail has to first charm her way through Sarah to get in the Queen’s goodRead More →