Shaun the Sheep Movie movie review: sheep in the city
Charming in that gloriously detailed Aardman way, but with its simple slapstick humor, it’s strictly for the littlest tykes.
London photos: my poppy has arrived!
It came complete with a rusty post so I can plant it.
Jupiter Ascending movie review: princess drearies
Sees no need to engage metaphor or dispense with cliché, so when you haven’t seen it before, you can’t believe what you’re seeing. And not in a good way.
Where Are the Women? Mr. Turner
The artist may treat them like nothing more than sex toys or helpmeets, but women adore him anyway. What a lovely fantasy for a man! [This post is not behind the paywall.]
Where Are the Women? Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Even among the chimps, there’s just one token female, and she’s defined solely as the sexual partner of a male and as the mother of his children. [This post is not behind the paywall.]
London photo: Battersea rebuild
Looks like the long-promised rejuvenation of the old Battersea power station is finally underway…
Where Are the Women? Finding Vivian Maier
The film does double feminist duty: it brings to light the work of an extraordinary artist and ponders why she kept it all a secret. [This post is not behind the paywall.]
Where Are the Women? Nightcrawler
Rene Russo’s smart, aggressive TV news director is fantastically complex, though she is in several ways entirely at the mercy of the male protagonist. [This post is not behind the paywall.]
Oscar Nominated Live-Action Shorts (87th Academy Awards) review
Three of the five nominees are about women, and it’s hardly a surprise that their fresh perspective results in stories that are new and original.
London photo: an unusual winter sight
This is a lot of snow for London.
