More awards season contenders will take to the big screen this month.
Released on 5 November 2021, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays Diana, Princess of Wales in ‘Spencer’, directed by Pablo Larraín (Jackie). A biographical psychological drama, the film is set within the confines of the British Monarchy at their Sandringham Estate at Christmas, a triple threat if ever there was one. Critically acclaimed upon its in-competition premiere at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival, ‘Spencer’ follows the decision, its impact and aftermath, made by Diana to leave the royal family. Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Timothy Spall (Mr. Turner) and Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation) lend support. ‘Spencer’ has received critical acclaim.
Opening on 19 November 2021, Will Smith (Ali) plays Richard Williams, father and coach to Venus and Serena Williams, in ‘King Richard’, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Monsters and Men). Another biographical drama, this film tells the story of the man who forged the careers of two of the most successful tennis players of all time.
Debuting on 26 November 2021, Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born) plays Patrizia Reggiani (convicted of using a hitman to murder her ex-husband Maurizio Gucci) in ‘House of Gucci’, directed by Ridley Scott (The Last Duel). A biographical crime drama this time, Adam Driver (The Last Duel), Jared Leto (The Little Things), Jeremy Irons (Watchmen), Salma Hayek (Tale of Tales) and Al Pacino (Hunters) complete an outstanding ensemble cast.
Watch this space for film reviews!
In Scotland I attended Dunfermline High School from 2010 to 2016 and Edinburgh Napier University from 2016 to 2020, emerging with two Advanced Higher and five Higher qualifications from the former and graduating with an undergraduate bachelor of arts honours degree in journalism from the latter. After two years away from further education due to the coronavirus pandemic, I'm going to be studying the MFA Photography course at York St John University in England from 2022 to 2024. I've achieved The Duke of Edinburgh’s (Bronze) Award and received grade five level certification for electronic keyboard from Trinity College London. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, watching television series, listening to music and going to the cinema as well as catching up with friends, travelling by railway and hostelling overnight and overindulging in food and drinks in a pub or restaurant then having to go to the gym to burn it all off again.
By studying journalism and photography, my aim of practicing photojournalism professionally will hopefully be once step closer. Both are partial artforms requiring the rest of the work to be undertaken by the audience, the specialism of photojournalism, however, providing each of its two parts with greater context. Exploring photographic techniques (aerial, timelapse, editing) through a variety of journalistic styles (features, poetry, songwriting) will allow me to develop my portfolio, hone my camera skillset and narrow my focus further in anticipation of working life. Without a global pandemic to deal with this time. Fingers crossed.
