At The Movies for Wednesday 13 March 2024

AT THE MOVIES #957     THE OSCARS RETURN TO FORM

 

Simon Morris enjoys the best Academy Awards show in ages, then checks out three films for very different audiences – old, young and American faith-based.

 

 

The great escaper is the last film by two Oscar-winning greats – Sir Michael Caine who’s now officially retired, and Dame Glenda Jackson who died shortly after making it.   The true story of a Second World War veteran who takes off for the Normandy Beach 70th anniversary, sees both actors enjoying themselves – and each other.

 

 

 

How to have sex is a comedy-drama of three teenager best friends, off to have “the best holiday ever” in Crete.    Sun, sea, booze and multiple hook-ups – that’s the plan.   What could go wrong?   Stars Bafta Rising Star 2024 Mia McKenna-Bruce.

 

 

 

And Cabrini – the inspiring story of a Catholic nun who built an astonishing number of orphanages in New York, and around the world.   Mother Cabrini later became the first US citizen to be made a saint by the Pope.   Directed by Alejandro Monteverde (The sound of freedom).