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Am I a cineast ? No - but I enjoy going to the movies

The Penguin Lessons

18/04/25 21:31
The Penguin Lessons

PenguinLessons

Storyline: A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina
in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.

Cast: Steven Coogan, Jonathan Pryce, Anna Fossi

My rating: Good

The Amateur

15/04/25 17:17
The Amateur

TheAmateur

Storyline: When his supervisors at the CIA refuse to take action after his wife is killed
in a London terrorist attack, a decoder takes matters into his own hands.

Cast: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal

My rating: OK

Mr Burton

09/04/25 17:21
Mr Burton

MrBurton

Storyline: MR BURTON is a Feature Drama charting the relationship between a Port Talbot school
teacher and a wild young school boy called Richie Jenkins, who was the son of a boozy miner.
Richie dreamed of becoming an actor and Philip recognized his raw talent, tutored him and became
his adoptive father. This film is the story of how Richie Jenkins was turned into Richard Burton
the greatest star Wales has ever produced and who later said of Philip Burton that 'I owe him everything'.

Cast: Lesley Manville, Toby Jones, Harr Lawtey

My rating: Good

La Cocina

01/04/25 18:01
La Cocina

LaCocina

Storyline: The lunchtime rush at The Grill, a bustling New York tourist trap, unfolds with
frenetic energy as the staff scramble to serve thousands of hungry customers.
However, ch, aos ensues when a significant amount of money goes missing from the till,
prompting management to interrogate all employees. Amid the tension, personal stories
collide and secrets are revealed, as the workers grapple with their roles within the
high-stakes environment.

Cast: Raúl Briones, Rooney Mara, Anna Díaz

My rating: Excellent Very powerful

Black Bag

17/03/25 18:14
Black Bag

BlackBag

Storyline: When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation,
her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his
marriage, or his country.

Cast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Gustav Skarsgard

My rating: Good

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