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Continue reading →: Fantastic Mr. Fox (Anderson, 2009)
This film is a staple when considering Wes Anderson’s career as an auteur! The use of warm, deep, comforting colours like yellow and red adds to the beauty of the film, creating the iconic autumnal style that is key to its aesthetic. Paired with the unique choice of stop-motion, it…
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Continue reading →: Amélie (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001)
The film is a quirky French romantic comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tatou in the lead role of Amélie Poulain, a shy and imaginative young woman living in Paris. The film is known for its whimsical style, vivid cinematography, and heart-warming story. Overall, Amélie was a critical…
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Continue reading →: Anne with an E (Moira Walley-Beckett, 2017-2019)
Although this isn’t a film, I think it is absolutely amazing and therefore deserves to be talked about. When I was younger I can remember reading and rereading the book this series is based off (Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery) throughout my childhood and just always being engrossed…
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Continue reading →: 13 going on 30 (Winick, 2004)
I think this is a film that all children can relate too, everyone wants to be an adult until they actually become adults and realise how tiring life actually is. I remember watching this film for the first time and finding it amazing, I loved every second. Directed by Gary…
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Continue reading →: Red Notice (Marshall Thurber, 2021)
Maybe this just isn’t my type of film, but I thoroughly disliked it. Red Notice is a 2021 American action comedy film, both written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. This film is also co-produced by Rawson Marshall Thurber and Dwayne Johnson, marking the third collaboration between the two. In…
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Continue reading →: Poor Things (Lanthimos, 2023)
After sneaking into the cinema to watch this as a seventeen-year-old, this film is one that appears utterly bonkers. The film is based on the 1992 novel (of the same name) written by Alasdair Gray. The film follows a darkly comedic and surreal tale about a young woman named Bella…
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Continue reading →: The Peanuts Movie (Martino, 2015)
This sweet 3D animated film is based on Charles M. Schulz’s iconic Peanuts comic strip. It’s directed by Steve Martino and produced by Blue Sky Studios. The film centres on Charlie Brown, our lovable yet extraordinarily unlucky protagonist, as he embarks on various adventures, including trying to win the heart…
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Continue reading →: Love Actually (Curtis, 2003)
Love Actually (Curtis, 2003) is one of many iconic Christmas films and can only be described as a classic. It’s a film I will never get tired of watching with my mum and constantly feels me with a cosy happy feeling. The film is a British romantic comedy both written…
Hello,
I’m Ruby
Hi, I’m Ruby, a film enthusiast, critic, and storyteller with a passion for exploring cinema from every angle. Through my blog Ruby reviews films, I share reviews, analysis, recommendations, and discussions about everything from blockbuster releases to hidden indie gems.
My love for film began from a young age, watching films with my family and it’s grown with me, I now study English, film & television at the University of Exeter. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a dedicated cinephile, I’m glad you’re here! Grab a snack and read on.
Favorite genres: coming of age, romance, comedy, dystopian
Favorite directors: Greta Gerwig, Luca Guadagnino, Frances Lawrence
All-time favorite films: Little Women, Pride and Prejudice (2005), The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Aftersun
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