The Children Act: Emma Thompson is Remarkable

With a stellar performance from Emma Thompson, The Children Act tells a moving story of a judge who must decide on life or death. British High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) is given the sole responsibility of well, choosing life or death for a minor.  The minor in question is Adam Henry (Fionn Whitehead).  He’s suffering from leukemia and is denying the hospital from giving him a blood transfusion.  Even though it’s the very…

"The Children Act: Emma Thompson is Remarkable"

Final Portrait: A Character Study

Final Portrait is a character study that takes us into the mind of what an artist goes through as they work to perfect their work. It’s the latest directorial offering from Stanley Tucci.  The camera framing is absolutely beautiful with its handheld movements.  Through his direction, Tucci makes some wise choices early on to hide the portrait of James Lord (Armie Hammer) even if audiences would beg for even just a glimpse of the master…

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