Silver Screen Queens

We’ve both been looking forward to this one. One of us because it featured cool ladies doing crime, and one of us because it features the Met Gala and enormous jewels. You’ll never guess which one was which.

• Ocean's Eight (2018) - IMDb
• Ocean's Eleven (2001) - IMDb
• Ocean's Twelve (2004) - IMDb
• Ocean's Thirteen (2007) - IMDb

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Every few years, Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman collaborate on a film, and it’s always worth a look. Tully takes a real, unfiltered and funny look at motherhood, and the way it upends women’s lives. Featuring the excellent Charlize Theron in the lead, this is not the film you are expecting, and if you don’t think it’s for you, it absolutely is.

• Tully (2018) - IMDb
• The Identity Transformation of Becoming a Mom
• She's So Unusual - Wikipedia

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SOLO arrives in cinemas after experiencing significant production issues, but early word was good, and so it is that the professionalism and experience of Disney, Lucasfilm and Ron Howard shine through in this fun heist flick. there are some not-unexpected issues with the casting, and some storytelling niggles, but after the downbeat ROGUE ONE, and the disorganised THE LAST JEDI, it’s a welcome addition to the new canon.

• Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) - IMDb

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Everyone’s favourite foul-mouthed Canadian is back! Ryan Reynolds’ 10-years-in-the-making passion project became a huge hit in 2016, and now they’re back with more money, that goes into new characters, better CGI, a killer soundtrack and more cool makeup.

• Deadpool 2 (2018) - IMDb
• ‘Deadpool 2’ Writers Defend Treatment Of Female Characters

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This cult horror flick starring Nicholas Cage and Selma Blair as parents trying to murder their children has been doing the festival circuit, and we were lucky to catch it, appropriately enough, over Mother’s Day weekend. Featuring a kinetic directorial style, MOM AND DAD is both gory af and surprisingly restrained, while asking some big questions about what it means to become a parent.

• Mom and Dad (2017) - IMDb
• Crank (2006) - IMDb
• Gamer (2009) - IMDb
• Jo Walton (Creator) - TV Tropes

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“I will watch whatever nonsense Dwayne is in.” - Roxane Gay, 4 February 2018

In between Easter and Infinity War, The Rock put out a film in which he plays a primatologist who is best friends with an albino gorilla. We tried to resist, but eventually we found ourselves in the cinema with Dwayne and George.

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• Rampage (2018) - IMDb
• Dwayne Johnson on Twitter:
• Joe Manganiello Explains How to Pronounce His Name - YouTube
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It’s here! The most ambitious crossover event in history. We have some spoiler free thoughts for you, followed by a discussion of the movie that is in itself almost movie length!

• Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - IMDb
• 'Avengers: Infinity War' Cast — Who Gets Top Billing? | Hollywood Reporter
• Analyzing the Crazy Credits of Avengers: Infinity War

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Actor John Krasinski turns his hand to directing with this high concept thriller about a family living in a world where monsters hunt by sound.

• A Quiet Place (2018) - IMDb
• 13 Hours (2016) - IMDb
• The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) - IMDb
• Days of Heaven (1978) - IMDb
• Hush (2016) - IMDb

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When we heard there was a gay teen romance from our favourite TV superhero show runner, it created a ‘run, don’t walk’ response here at SSQ HQ. It certainly led to an interesting experience as we watched the film at an LGBTQI community screening with free booze.

• Love, Simon (2018) - IMDb
• The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000) - IMDb
• Easy A (2010) - IMDb
• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - IMDb
• Queer Eye: To Gay or Not Too Gay
• Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) - IMDb

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Ava DuVernay takes on the classic children’s sci-fi novel, with an assist from Disney, New Zealand and Oprah. It’s had some bad press, and, frankly, we disagree. Charming, colourful adventures with cute kids and smart adults, and a family-friendly message that doesn’t condescend to its tween/teen audience.

• A Wrinkle in Time (2018) - IMDb
• Dollhouse (TV Series 2009–2010) - IMDb
• Black Mirror: San Junipero
• I Had Lots of Feelings About Meg's Hair in A Wrinkle in Time | The Mary Sue

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