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New films, old films, strange films, obscure films....

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La Haine

February 9th 2012 21:07
(1995) Vincent Cassel, Hubert Kound, Sad Taghmaoui. Dir: Mathieu Kassovitz.
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A teen finds a gun after a riot and debates with friends whether to shoot a policeman. Not the Paris you normally see on the big screen. As a portrayal of wayward youths raised in poverty, immersed within social and racial tensions, its insightful, sympathetic, and totally on the button.

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20 Million Miles to Earth

February 8th 2012 19:26
(1957) William Hopper, Joan Taylor, Frank Puglia, John Zaremba. Dir: Nathan H. Juran.
Review No:499
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A spaceship crashes on earth containing an egg which quickly grows into a rampaging creature. A King Kong rip-off with Rome instead of NYC, leading to a decent chase through the coliseum. Harryhausens monster has a good stalking action, but no personality, and the characters are just stereotypes. Fun though.

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3:10 to Yuma

February 7th 2012 23:46
(2007) Christian Bale, Russell Crowe, Logan Lerman, Peter Fonda, Ben Foster. Dir: James Mangold.
Review No:498
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A poor farmer helps catch an outlaw and agrees to escort him to the prison train. Decent adventure yarn, but hinges on two differing characters affecting each others philosophy. Yet despite his brutalities, Crowes always got a glint in his eye, leaving you in no doubt hes a good un.

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The Beast in the Cellar

February 6th 2012 22:16
(1970) Beryl Reid, Flora Robson, John Hamill, Tessa Wyatt, T. P. McKenna. Dir: James Kelley.
Review No:497
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A murderous beast is on the loose in the countryside, and two ageing sisters know what it is. Dull cheapo chiller, consisting mainly of two old biddies arguing, broken up by shaky camera killings. At least Reid and Robson are convincing; their dialogues the only thing the script does well.

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J. Edgar

February 5th 2012 20:41
(2011) Leonard DiCaprio, Arnie Hammer, Naomi Watts, Judy Dench. Dir: Clint Eastwood.
Review No:496
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Biopic of Hoover, his rise and years in power, and his complicated personal relationships. Has material for several films, yet despite 137 min running time, leaves many facets undeveloped. Eastwood doesnt seem to know what hes trying to say about Hoover and his legacy. But retains interest and DeCaprios convincing.

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Bullets Over Broadway

February 2nd 2012 22:39
(1994) John Cusack, Dianne Weist, Jennifer Tilly, Chazz Palminteri, Joe Viterelli, Jack Warden, Jim Broadbent, Rob Reiner, Tracey Ullman. Dir: Woody Allen.
Review No:495
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A playwright reluctantly accepts a gangster's money to stage his play, but then must suffer his girlfriend as his star. Entertaining backstage farce with a great cast and standout turns from Weist and Broadbent. Asides from being laugh-heavy its also a great satire on pretentious artists, their commitment and integrity.

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The Iron Lady

February 1st 2012 23:51
(2011) Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Olivia Colman, Alexandra Roach,
Harry Lloyd, Stuart Heard. Dir: Phyllida Lloyd.
Review No:494
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Elderly Margaret Thatcher reflects on her rise to power and political career. Makes its case for Thatcher as a formidable, yet human, force to be reckoned with, but her divisive policies remain an awkward elephant in the room. Without Streeps excellent performance, its little more than a daytime TV melodrama.

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Margin Call

February 1st 2012 00:20
(2012) Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Demi Moore, Zachery Quinto, Jeromy Irons, Stanley Tucci. Dir:J.C. Chandor
Review No:493
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A young analyst discovers his bank is heading for disaster, causing senior staff to panic. Interesting character piece about those behind the financial crisis, people seduced by sums so large even self-hatred cannot stop them from being bought. Cast is strong, though not all of them get chance to shine.

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Coriolanus

January 30th 2012 19:48
(2011) Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler, Vanessa Redgrave, Brian Cox, Jessica Chastain, James Nesbit, Paul Jesson. Dir: Ralph Fiennes.
Review No:492
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When heroic General Martius is rejected by his people, he seeks an alliance with his greatest enemy. Fiennes directorial debut is punchy and captivating, staged smartly in a striking contemporary warzone, allowing its political and social themes seem powerfully relevant. Strong performances all round.

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Husbands & Wives

January 29th 2012 19:14
(1992) Woody Allen, Blythe Danner, Judy Davis, Mia Farrow, Juliette Lewis, Liam Neeson, Sydney Pollack. Dir: Woody Allen.
Review No:491
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A couple are shocked when their friends split-up, a seperation that causes them to examine their own relationship. A sort of update of Hannah and Her Sisters, but with rougher edges. Its examination of relationships and destructive insecuriti
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