Film review: Roald Dahl’s The Witches
Oct 31 2020- Movies
- Last Updated on 31 October 2020
- Monica Costa
It’s always risky to adapt a Roald Dahl’s novel to the big screen because we all have individual memories of his stories that we treasure. I have rarely liked any Roald Dahl’s adaptations – with the exception of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory starring Johnny Depp – but Roald Dahl’s The Witches starring Anne Hathaway as the Grand High Witch is well made and captivating. The special effects somehow flow smoothly and you feel transported into Roald Dahl‘s world of these evil creatures that persecute children all around the world.
Harry Macqueen talks about his movie Supernova at the Rome Film Fest 2020
Oct 21 2020- Movies
- Last Updated on 21 October 2020
- Francesca Lombardo
By Francesca Lombardo. UK filmmaker Harry Macqueen presents Supernova, his second feature at the Rome Film Fest 2020 as part of the Official Selection. A touching love story between a gay couple which needs to deal with the daunting and scare diagnosis of dementia. The film cast benefits from stars of the stature of Stanley Tucci in the role of a writer who will die of dementia and Colin Firth, his already grieving partner.
The film explores the challenging and universal themes of an announced loss of a loved one.
Steve McQueen calls out for more diversity during an interview at the Rome Film Fest 2020 where he picked up a Life Award
Oct 18 2020- Movies
- Last Updated on 19 October 2020
- Francesca Lombardo
by Francesca Lombardo – Oscar winning director of 12 Years of Slaves, Steve McQueen has been honoured with a Life Award at the 15th Edition of the Rome Film Fest. The British Film-maker has presented his film trilogy titled Small Axes (Lovers Rock, Mangrove and Red, White and Blue) which is set to premiere on 15 November, 2020 on BBC One in the UK and on 20 November, 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.
