The true story of interracial couple Richard and Mildred Loving and their legal fight to live as a family in Virginia, celebrates the love and determination of this special couple which has lived on as inspiration for many since. Limerick's Ruth Negga's brilliantly understated performance as Mildred Loving has deservedly earned the actress her first Oscar Nomination..
4. Fences
Directed and starring Denzel Washington, this movie adaptation of August Wilsons Pulizter Prize Winning play based on the struggles encountered by a working class African American father raising his family in 1950's America has been well received by the Academy with seven nominations with two for Denzel Washington as Director and Actor, as well as Viola Davis as Supporting Actress and promises to be a powerful piece of film not to be missed.
3. The Founder
This biopic of one of America's influential businessman Ray Kroc, who transformed two brothers fast food operation McDonalds into of the biggest franchises in the world stars Michael Keaton in the lead role and with an actor of his ability and a strong supporting cast including Nick Offerman and Patrick Wilson this promises to be a fascinating tale, well told.
2. Moonlight
Written and directed by Barry Jenkins, this movie tells the heartbreaking tale of a young man's struggle to define himself over three defining chapters in his life growing up in a rough neighbourhood in Miami. Nominated for Best Picture as well as nods for Mahershala Ali and Naomi Harris in the acting categories, this unflinching drama will stay with you for days.
1. John Wick:Chapter 2
The continuing adventures of John Wick (Keanu Reeves) sees our lead relocated to Rome and promises even more action, stunts and crazy action sequences than the first.
Initial reviews are positive and suffice it so say that if you enjoyed the first John Wicks, you will not be disappointed this time around either.
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