Contributions from Sophie Monks Kaufman | Little White Lies

Contributor Sophie Monks Kaufman

Man playing drums with another man watching, on stage with orchestra behind them.
Review

Whiplash

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Shake, rattle and brawl. A student drummer faces off with his psycho teacher in Damien Chazelle’s pulsating drama.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Two men, one shirtless, on a wooden boat, interacting with a dolphin in the ocean.
Review

Kon-Tiki

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

An enjoyable men-at-sea adventure yarn that falls short of capturing the drama of its true story Scandinavian source.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two young African children in military uniforms, one carrying a rifle.
Review

Concerning Violence

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

A timely and powerful exploration into the history of uprising in Africa as seen through the eyes of white liberals.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Elderly man sitting on rocky hillside surrounded by dry vegetation.
Review

Winter Sleep

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Much philosophically-inclined gabbing make this Palme d’Or-winning latest from Nuri Bilge Ceylan something of snooze.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A woman with long, dark hair wearing a black jacket, holding a bow and arrow, in a snowy, fiery landscape.
Review

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Could this satire on the power of propaganda be the greatest third part to a film franchise ever?

2
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

The Imitation Game

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Benedict Cumberbatch’s pitch perfect turn as Alan Turing isn’t enough to decipher this remarkable true story.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
A person painting a large canvas in a cluttered, dimly lit studio filled with art supplies and work in progress.
Review

Mr Turner

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Timothy Spall grunts his way to glory in Mike Leigh’s elegantly composed portrait of JMW Turner.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Interviews

Mike Leigh: ‘I’m interested in the space between words’

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

LWLies sits for the British cinema icon who doesn’t mince his words to talk Mr Turner.
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Women In Film

How women can improve their lot in the film industry

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Bleak stats aside, women are making positive steps towards equality.
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Review

Think Like a Man Too

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

The cast of Think Like a Man decamp to Las Vegas with unimaginative and borderline offensive results.

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Anticipation
1
Enjoyment
1
In Retrospect