Carlie Newman

Lee (15) |Close-Up Film Review

The story of the renowned American war photographer and journalist Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller has finally and finely been made in the UK with Kate Winslet starring as Lee. It is also Winslet who has primarily been moving the film forward over eight years.

Lee (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 1 year ago

The story of the renowned American war photographer and journalist Elizabeth ‘Lee’ Miller has finally and finely...

Made in England: The films of Powell and Pressburger (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Made in England: The films of Powell and Pressburge

Made in England: The films of Powell and Pressburger (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 1 year ago

This is a film for anyone who is interested in the history of filmmaking, important directors and...

Bleeding Love (15) |Close-Up Film Review

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Bleeding Love (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 1 year ago

While Ewan McGregor who plays the father, and his real-life daughter Clara McGregor, who plays his estranged...

Hard Miles (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

This is another ‘overcoming a bad background to reach success’ stories. But it is well-directed by R.J. Daniel Hanna and has something new to say about this particular group of boys. The film is based on the true story of Greg Townsend.

Hard Miles (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

This is another ‘overcoming a bad background to reach success’ stories. But it is well-directed by R.J....

A Mother’s Instinct (15) |Home Ents Review

The first part of this film is absolutely riveting but it then descends into a kind of grand guignol. A sort of Fatal Attraction type of psychological thriller.

A Mother’s Instinct (15) |Home Ents Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

The first part of this film is absolutely riveting but it then descends into a kind of...

The Teachers’ Lounge (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Mesmerising from start to finish the film is completely absorbing making one wonder what is going to happen next. One scenario presents to be followed by a reversal a few scenes later.

The Teachers’ Lounge (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

Mesmerising from start to finish the film is completely absorbing making one wonder what is going to...

Vindication Swim (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Based on the true life story of the first British woman to swim the English Channel in 1920s England.

Vindication Swim (PG) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

Along with most of you I suspect, I had never heard of Mercedes Gleitze (played by Kristen...

Hamlet (12) |Close-Up Film Review

For one day only on 27 February 2024 the filmed version of HAMLET starring 84 year-old Ian McKellen as Hamlet will be shown in cinemas.

Hamlet (12) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

This is HAMLET starring 84 year-old Ian McKellen as Hamlet, not the filmed version of the stage...

Robot Dreams (PG ) Close-Up Film Review

This animated film is beautifully drawn, very moving and utterly charming. It has no dialogue so is suitable for all the family except perhaps very young children. It deals with universal themes of friendship, loneliness and belonging.

Robot Dreams (PG ) Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

This animated film is beautifully drawn, very moving and utterly charming. It has no dialogue so is...

Bob Marley: One Love (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity.

Bob Marley: One Love (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman Posted on 2 years ago

I went into this film as someone who has enjoyed Bob Marley’s music and came out to...