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THE GIRL KING (Sweden/France/Canada/Germany/Finland 2015) *** Directed by Maki Kaurismaki Starring: Malin Buska, Sarah Gadon, Michael Nyqvist Review by Gilbert Seah Though one might initially shrug at a costume period film on European royalty, this true story of a queen from age 6 might instead, turn heads. THE GIRL KING…
Month: October 2016
Film Review: QUEEN OF KATWE (USA 2016) ***
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QUEEN OF KATWE (USA 2016) *** Directed by Mira Nair Starring: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong’o Review by Gilbert Seah The film is based on the book entitled “The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life, Chess, and One Extraordinary Girl’s Dream of Becoming a Grandmaster” by Tim Crothers.…
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