Tag: George Mackay

Review: The True History of The Kelly Gang (18)

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The world is in a pretty shit mood right now. COVID-19 is all over the news and taking a dump could become a lot more inconvenient as people stockpile bog roll. Therefore, on a Friday night, I was in the mood for an enjoyable, hopefully light at time film. Kelly Gang… didn’t provide this, as scenes full of violence and sadistic imagery very much reminds one that this is not no time to die. (Sorry).

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Review: 1917

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When you start off in a calm green field with Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George McKay), it’s unsettlingly calm. You know 1917 is about war and are almost thrown off. However, the illusion of peace is quickly shattered as both are called to their general. Their mission (should they choose to accept it) is to get to the frontline trench 9 miles away by morning to stop a surge forward as it’s a German trap. The twist: Blake’s brother is one of the 1,600 men they need to save.

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