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Month: February 2017

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REVIEW: Moonlight (2017)

February 22, 2017June 17, 2017 What's the Motive?

Following the life of Chiron as boy (Hibbert), teen (Sanders), and man (Rhodes), Moonlight depicts the trials, tribulations and truths of a troubled existence and the struggles of identity.

Tagged Barry Jenkins, Film, Film Review, Mahershala Ali, Moonlight, Moonlight Review, Naomie Harris, Oscar Nominations, Review4 Comments
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WTM?’s Best Alternative Romance films to watch this Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2017February 14, 2018 What's the Motive?

Tear up your Notebook; sink your Titanic; and lay your Ghost to rest, as 'What’s the Motive?' brings you a list of the best alternative romance films to watch this Valentine’s Day...

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REVIEW: Fences (2017)

February 12, 2017June 17, 2017 What's the Motive?

Set in 1950’s Pittsburgh, garbage collector Troy Maxson (Washington) struggles with a stagnating marriage to Rose (Davis), as his past shortcomings and regrets also begin to strain his relationship with his talented teenage son (Adepo).

Tagged Denzel Washington, Fences, Fences Review, Film, Film Review, Viola Davis1 Comment
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REVIEW: Toni Erdmann (2017)

February 9, 2017June 17, 2017 What's the Motive?

Following the death of his dog, divorced Piano teacher and full-time practical joker, Winfried Conradi (Simonischek), ventures to Bucharest under the guise of alter-ego Toni Erdmann in the hope of reconnecting with his estranged daughter (Hüller), who is struggling with the demands of her hectic work life.

Tagged Maren Ade, Peter Simonischek, Sandra Huller, Toni Erdmann2 Comments
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REVIEW: Gold (2017)

February 5, 2017June 17, 2017 What's the Motive?

After running his father’s mining business into the ground, Kenny Wells (McConaughey) teams up with struggling geologist Michael Acosta (Ramírez) in the hope of striking gold in the dense jungles of Indonesia. But it soon becomes apparent that this true rags to riches story might just have more rags than riches.

Tagged Edgar Ramirez, Film, Gold, Matthew McConaughey, Stephen Gaghan2 Comments

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