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100 Word Review – Juno (2007)

May 26, 2017May 22, 2017Posted in 100 Words..., Comedy, F-RatedTagged Allison Janney, Comedy, Diablo Cody, Ellen Page, f-rated, J. K. Simmons, Jason Bateman, Jason Reitman, Jennifer Garner, Michael Cera, Oscar, Rainn Wilson, teenLeave a comment

Best Original Screenplay Oscar winner, this brilliant comedy about teenage pregnancy is dry, sweet and full of heart.

An unplanned pregnancy leaves mature-beyond-her-years teen Juno (Ellen Page), facing a tough decision, and trying to figure out what’s right for her and the baby.

Written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body, United States of Tara), and directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking, Up In The Air), this quirky comedy has a cast to match.

Michael Cera (Superbad), Jason Bateman (Bad Words) and Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyers Club) are all wonderful in what is so much more than a teen comedy.

100 Word Review – Dallas Buyers Club (2013)

June 29, 2015March 6, 2016Posted in 100 Words..., DramaTagged 1980s, AIDS, Denis O'Hare, Drama, HIV, Homosexuality, Jared Leto, Jean-Marc Vallee, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Oscars, Ron Woodroof, Steve Zahn1 Comment

Winner of three Oscars, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Matthew McConaughey and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for Jared Leto (who I did not recognise until the end credits), and nominated for three more (including the illusive Best Picture) this is certainly worth a watch.

Following the life of Ron Woodroof (McConaughey), a homophobic electrician who contracts HIV in 1985 and finds himself supporting the “faggots” he has been so disgusted by in order to get the drugs he needs.

Jean-Marc Vallée’s direction gives the drama a well delivered personal touch.