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Why was ‘Barbie’ snubbed by Oscars? 

In the glittering world of Hollywood, where dreams are spun into gold and stories shape our imagination, the Oscars are the grand stage where the best of the best take their bows. But in the midst of the glitz and glamour, there’s a tale of a plastic princess who danced her way into our hearts only to be left standing in the wings, wondering why the spotlight didn’t shine on…
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Documentary review: The Trust Fall - Julian Assange - A man who risked everything to bring the truth to light

“The Trust Fall: Julian Assange” is an important documentary released in UK cinemas on 15th March 2024 (www.thetrustfall.org). Why should we, the people of Britain, the parents of London, care about Julian Assange? It’s about the right to freedom and to the truth. We live in free countries in Europe, and we should be able to continue to trust our democratically elected governments.
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Movie review: Iwájú

On Saturday 24th of February 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to preview three new Disney+ episodes of Iwájú. I was accompanied by three young teenagers who enjoyed the whole experience from start to finish. At the venue we were spoilt with various African food, dance and music, which we all enjoyed very much. Iwájú was exhilarating animation that explored different context between the…
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Cinema Made in Italy: London's hottest cinematic extravaganza returns this spring! Interviews alert!

London’s vibrant cultural scene is gearing up to welcome back the eagerly awaited Cinema Made in Italy festival from 20th to 24th March 2024. Organised by Cinecittà, in collaboration with the French Institute in London and The Italian Cultural Institute, this year marks the festival’s 14th edition, promising to showcase the cream of Italian cinema from the past year. Cinema Made in Italy…
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Film Review: The Oceans Are the Real Continents - A poetic escapade into Cuban life

Italian film director Tommaso Santambrogio’s debut feature, The Oceans Are the Real Continents, takes you on an exhilarating journey to the vibrant world of Cuba. Set against the backdrop of a captivating yet crumbling Cuba, this film follows the whirlwind romance of Alex and Edith as they navigate love, longing, and the call of distant shores. Santambrogio’s expert direction brings…
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Film review: Dune 2 starring Timothée Chalamet

On Wednesday, 21st February 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review Dune 2, the second installment of a three-part adaptation of the 1965 epic science fiction novel Dune by Frank Herbert. It continues the story of its predecessor and follows Paul Atreides as he joins forces with the Fremen people of the desert planet Arrakis to fight against House Harkonnen. With a…
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Film review: Memory starring Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard

Though-provoking story, touching performances and emotional ‘after-taste’. Memory is a poignant and profoundly moving independent film that showcases emotional themes such as trauma and dementia with remarkable depth and sensitivity. Memory will hit UK and Irish cinemas on the 23rd of February 2024. The story Sylvia (Jessica Chastain) is a social worker who leads a simple and structured…
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Film Review: Bob Marley: One Love

“Bob Marley: One Love” celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations with his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, we get to explore Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity as well as the journey behind his revolutionary music. A movie about love, perfect for Valentine’s date night as it releases in theatres on 14…
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Animation movie review: Migration

On Sunday 28th January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to the screening of the new animation Migration. The animation movie Migration was interesting to watch. Its characters that presented characteristics of people around the world showed us the simplistic and feelings animals…
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Film review: The Color Purple

On Wednesday 24th of January 2024, London Mums Magazine was invited to Leicester Square to review the movie The Color Purple. The Color Purple is a musical take on an adaptation of a classic novel based in the Southern USA in the early 20th century. The story The Color Purpleis the story of an extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond. This bold new take on the…
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