realism

Mulan director Niki Caro explains that Mushu was left out for the sake of realism

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Fans were surprised and even dismayed following reports that the cartoon dragon Mushu wouldn’t be brought to life in the upcoming live-action version of Disney’s Mulan. Now the film’s director, Niki Caro, has revealed why the mystical creature was left out of the new remake in a short video for USA Today. The 53-year-old New … Read more

Angela Merkel calls for ‘more realism’ from the UK in Brexit trade deal talks

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Angela Merkel calls for ‘more realism’ from the UK in Brexit trade deal talks in blow to Boris Johnson’s hopes she would help break the deadlock Angela Merkel’s government called for ‘more realism’ from the UK in trade talks German government said the bloc was ready for negotiations to move quickly But Boris Johnson hoped … Read more

Documentary-style realism underpins this spiky story of a pregnant runaway, writes BRIAN VINER

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Never Rarely Sometimes Always (Prime Video, Vudu, 15) Verdict: Gritty teen story Rating: The quirky title of Eliza Hittman’s Never Rarely Sometimes Always seems like blurred whimsy on the part of the writer-director until about halfway through, when it comes into sharp focus. The words are the multiple-choice answers to a grim series of questions. … Read more