LYNETTE HOWELL TAYLOR

A STAR IS BORN (2018)
Starring Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Andrew Dice Clay, Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, Rebecca Field, Michael Harney, Rafi Gavron, Willam Belli and Barry Shabaka Henley. Directed by Bradley Cooper.

Jackson Maine is a country music star who is on the brink of decline when he discovers a talented unknown named Ally. As the two begin a passionate love affair, Jack coaxes Ally into the spotlight, catapulting her to stardom. But as Ally’s career quickly eclipses his own, Jack finds it increasingly hard to handle his fading glory.

REVIEWS A Star Is Born - Keep the music, ditch the rest

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC (2016)
Starring Viggo Mortensen, Samantha Isler, Annalise Basso, Steve Zahn, George MacKay, Nicholas Hamilton, Shree Crooks, Charlie Shotwell, Trin Miller and Kathryn Hahn. Directed by Matt Ross.

Ben is an idealistic father has lived a decade off the grid with his six kids in the forests of America’s Northwest. He spends his days home-schooling the kids and teaching them combat and survival skills. His wife Leslie has recently been hospitalised and the family are eagerly awaiting her return. But when tragic news of her death reaches them, the family pile into their bus dubbed “Steve” and journey across-country to attend the funeral and say a final farewell to their beloved mother. Grappling with grief and the culture shock of entering the modern world, their journey soon brings the eccentricities of their rag-tag clan to light in stark contrast to ‘normal’ society. With his wife’s parents determined to take custody of the kids, Ben must consider assimilating the family back into society, or risk losing them forever.

REVIEWS Captain Fantastic - A new kind of hero

MISSISSIPPI GRIND (2015)
Starring Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Yvonne Landry, Anthony Howard, Robin Weigert, Sienna Miller, Lio Tipton, Alfre Woodard, Marshall Chapman and Teri Wyble. Directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden.

Gerry is a talented but down-on-his-luck gambler whose fortunes begins to change when he meets Curtis, a younger, highly charismatic poker player. The two strike up an immediate friendship and Gerry quickly persuades his new friend to accompany him on a road trip to a legendary high-stakes poker game in New Orleans. As they make their way down the Mississippi River, Gerry and Curtis manage to nd themselves in just about every bar, racetrack, casino, and pool hall they can nd, experiencing both incredible highs and dispiriting lows, but ultimately forging a deep and genuine bond that will stay with them long after their adventure is over.