Tag: Ralph Fiennes

The Menu–Prix Fixe Squid Game Anyone?

Written by Diana Paul on January 30, 2023. Posted in movie reviews. 2 Comments on The Menu–Prix Fixe Squid Game Anyone?

“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re probably on the menu” –a quote credited to Senator Elizabeth Warren in fighting for her constituency before Congress. But what about both–a seat at the table and on the menu too? In the opening scene of The Menu, a group of nine wealthy foodies have paid $1250 per...

“Official Secrets”–Blowing in the Wind

Written by Diana Paul on May 31, 2021. Posted in movie reviews, Unhealed Wound.

Based upon the true story of British Intelligence whistle-blower Katharine Gun (played by Keira Knightley) immediately before the planned 2003 Iraq invasion, Official Secrets exposes a joint US-UK illegal extortion plan [under President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair). Both governments...

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” –Hungary for Humor

Written by diana on April 14, 2014. Posted in movie reviews. 3 Comments on “The Grand Budapest Hotel” –Hungary for Humor

This British-German co-production directed by Wes Anderson is the adventure of Gustave, (a comedic turn for Ralph Fiennes) a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa (the astonishing 17-year old Tony Revolori) , the “lobby boy” who becomes his confident and essential companion....

Tag: Ralph Fiennes

The Menu–Prix Fixe Squid Game Anyone?

“Official Secrets”–Blowing in the Wind

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” –Hungary for Humor

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