TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Crazy Rich Asians and discovers a cliche-ridden, albeit visually sumptuous and warm, film.
Author: Toby Woollaston
There’s Something About Mary Magdalene
Sunday School storytellings take a beating in Mary Magdalene, which sets out to straighten some historical distortions about a woman who’s strength becomes an affront to many men.
Ewan McGregor Directorial Debut Fails Pulitzer Prizewinning Novel
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out American Pastoral and finds a movie that should be put out to pasture.
Mary Shelley: The Life Behind Frankenstein
TOBY WOOLLASTON checks out Mary Shelley and discovers a monstrous tale tamed with conventional storytelling.
China Girl Serves Up Seedier, Introspective Top Of The Lake
TOBY WOOLLASTON risks the season two blues, and checks out the latest season of old favourite, Top of the Lake. But will he be disappointed?
Finding The Monster Thrills In Jurassic Hokum
TOBY WOOLLASTON finds that the awe and heart of the original Jurassic World have long since escaped the cage – but he can’t help buzzing over some of those monsters.
Pathos And Chemistry In True Story Age-Gap Romance
Annette Bening and Jamie Bell breathe life into Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool, as TOBY WOOLLASTON discovers.
20th Century Women Gets Some Big Screen Love
TOBY WOLLASTON finds enough existential insight and astute observations to make 20th Century Women a worthy viewing experience.