Contributions from Fatima Sheriff | Little White Lies

Contributor Fatima Sheriff

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Thunderbolts* review – the best Marvel film in a while

by Fatima Sheriff

There’s a lot of superficial fun to be had with this superhero romp, which hasn’t been the case in the MCU for a long while.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Wicked review – Grande and Erivo’s chemistry is unmatched

by Fatima Sheriff

CGI Blockbuster visuals aside, there’s much to love in Jon M Chu’s adaptation of one of Broadway’s biggest musical successes.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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No Other Land review – a microcosm of Palestinian resistance

by Fatima Sheriff

Calling for a free Palestine, this vital doc chronicles the resilience of the Masafer Yatta community and the occupation’s atrocities in the West Bank.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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My Favourite Cake review – a charming slice-of-life film

by Fatima Sheriff

An elderly woman discovers romance again in Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha’s touching dramedy.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Banel & Adama review – gorgeous but frustrating cinema as fairytale

by Fatima Sheriff

A young couple’s romance threatens the future of their village in Ramata-Toulaye Sy’s visually stunning but underdeveloped drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Polite Society

by Fatima Sheriff

Following the blast of sitcom joy that was We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor takes a giant leap to the big screen with an in-your-face comedy about crane-kicking the face of traditional mores.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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What’s Love Got to Do With It?

by Fatima Sheriff

A filmmaker sets out to document her best friend’s arranged marriage in Shekhar Kapur’s culture clash romantic comedy.

2
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Hive

by Fatima Sheriff

A woman with a missing husband turns to an interesting money-making venture in Blerta Basholli’s intriguing drama.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Wildfire

by Fatima Sheriff

Two sisters are reunited as their community comes apart at the seams in Cathy Brady’s Troubles-era drama.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Souad

by Fatima Sheriff

Ayten Amin’s unconventional coming-of-age drama adopts a matter-of-fact view of modern Egyptian society.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Black Widow

by Fatima Sheriff

Scarlett Johansson’s super assassin finally gets a solo run out in this enjoyable adventure about messed up families.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Luxor

by Fatima Sheriff

Andrea Riseborough’s aid worker finds catharsis in the ancient Egyptian city in this moving drama from Zeina Durra.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect