Tag: Victoria Wood
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Becoming Victoria Wood review – the comic genius deserved better
Overview Becoming Victoria Wood is more than a chronicle of a beloved comedian; it’s a documentary that grapples with how a comic genius is remembered. The film sketches a portrait of Victoria Wood that alternates between her dazzling stage triumphs and the quieter, more complicated currents of her life offstage. While it reverently celebrates her…
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Becoming Victoria Wood review: a nuanced portrait that deserved a stronger celebration
Becoming Victoria Wood review: a documentary with generous intentions but tempered outcomes Victoria Wood’s influence on British comedy is undeniable, and the new documentary Becoming Victoria Wood attempts to chart her ascent from stage beginnings to superstardom with warmth and reverence. Yet, while the film is generous in its affection, many viewers may come away…