Critic, The (2023)

Title: The Critic
Rating: R
Directed by: Anand Tucker
Written by: Patrick Marber
Based on the novel by: Anthony Quinn
Starring: Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, and Lesley Manville
Release Date: 9/13/2024
Running Time: 95 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A powerful London theater critic (Sir Ian McKellen) lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme with deadly consequences.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: This film is dedicated to
Bill Kenwright CBE.
a man who always dreamed and always believed…
“No Risk, No Magic!”

Special thanks to Evan, Frank, Judith, Mike, and Roger for this submission

Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

Title: Mrs Harris Goes to Paris
Rating: PG
Directed by: Anthony Fabian
Written by: Anthony Fabian, Carroll Cartwright, Keith Thompson, and Olivia Hetreed
Based on the novel by: Paul Gallico
Starring: Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson, Alba Baptista, Lucas Bravo, Ellen Thomas, Rose Williams, Jason Isaacs, Anna Chancellor, Bertrand Poncet, Christian McKay Raf, Freddie Fox, Guilaine Londez, Philippe Bertin, Roxana Duran, Dorottya Ilosvai, Delory Atkinson, Vincent Martin, Harry Szovik, Peter Vegh, Balazs Csemy, Igor Szasz, Jeremy Wheeler, Ben Addis, Zsolt Pall, Declan Hannigan, and Stephen Saracco
Release Date: 7/15/2022
Running Time: 115 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The enchanting tale of a seemingly ordinary British housekeeper whose dream to own a couture Christian Dior gown takes her on an extraordinary adventure to Paris.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Let Him Go (2020)

Title: Let Him Go
Rating: R
Directed by: Thomas Bezucha
Written by: Thomas Bezucha
Based on the novel by: Larry Watson
Starring: Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, and Lesley Manville
Release Date: 11/6/2020
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge (Costner) and his wife Margaret (Lane) leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission

Misbehaviour (2020)*

Title: Misbehaviour
Rating: NR
Directed by: Philippa Lowthorpe
Written by: Rebecca Frayn and Gaby Chiappe
Starring: Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, Keeley Hawes, Lesley Manville, Rhys Ifans, and Greg Kinnear
Release Date: 3/13/2020
Running Time: 106 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A group of women hatch a plan to disrupt the 1970 Miss World beauty competition in London.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Photos of the actual people involved in the story are shown.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Ordinary Love (2019)

Title: Ordinary Love
Rating: R
Directed by: Lisa Barros D’Sa and Glenn Leyburn
Written by: Owen McCafferty
Starring: Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson
Release Date: 2/14/2020
Running Time: 92 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Joan and Tom (Lesley Manville and Liam Neeson) have been married for many years. An everyday couple with a remarkable love, there is an ease to their relationship which only comes from spending a lifetime together. When Joan is diagnosed with breast cancer, the course of her treatment shines a light on their enduring devotion, as they must find the humor and grace to triumph over a year of adversity.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In Memory of Maggy Holmes, Vicki Savage and Patrick Murray

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

Title: Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
Rating: PG
Directed by: Joachim Rønning
Written by: Linda Woolverton, Noah Harpster, and Micah Fitzerman-Blue
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville, and Michelle Pfeiffer
Release Date: 10/18/2019
Running Time: 118 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies and dark new forces at play. The years have been kind to Maleficent and Aurora. Their relationship, born of heartbreak, revenge and ultimately love, has flourished. Yet the hatred between man and the fairies still exists. Aurora’s impending marriage to Prince Phillip is cause for celebration in the kingdom of Ulstead and the neighboring Moors, as the wedding serves to unite the two worlds. When an unexpected encounter introduces a powerful new alliance, Maleficent and Aurora are pulled apart to opposing sides in a Great War, testing their loyalties and causing them to question whether they can truly be family.

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Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

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Phantom Thread (2017)

Title: Phantom Thread
Rating: R
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Written by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, and Vicky Krieps
Release Date: 1/19/2018
Running Time: 130 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: The credits start over a scene where Reynolds and Alma are working on a dress together.

Dedication: For Jonathan Demme

Christmas Candle, The (2013)*

TITLE: The Christmas Candle

RELEASE DATE: 11/15/2013

RATING: PG

Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve.

What did you think of this film?

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During Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see the church congregation singing one year after the events of the film.

After Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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NOTE: In memory of Pastor Billy Joe Daugherty, A man whose faith inspired many to believe that God still works miracles. For Donald Newman, More than anyone you believed in the Christmas Candle. Thanks, Dad. – Tom

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission