Reviews

Roman Polanski’s short films (1957-61) ****
Jan 6, 2013
Roman Polanski talks about his early life in the recent Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir and the events leading up to success at  securing a place at the prestigious Lodz...
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Les Misérables (2012) ****
Jan 6, 2013
Dir. Tom Hooper UK 2012, Dur. 158 mins. Cast: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Helena Bonham Carter, Sacha Baron Cohen This is a big movie; in...
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Texas Chainsaw 3D (2012) *
Jan 4, 2013
Director: John Luessenhop Script: Adam Marcus, Debra Sullivan, Kirsten Elms, Stephen Susco Producer: Carl Mazzocone Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Dan Yeager, Tania Raymonde, Trey Songz, Scott Eastwood, Shaun Sipos, Keram Malicki-Sanchez, James MacDonald, Thom...
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Gervaise (1956) DVD
Jan 3, 2013
Director: Rene Clement: Script: Jean Aurenche, Pierre Bost Cast: Maria Schell, Francois Perier, Jany Holt. 120mins Drama  French with subtitles Fans of Emile Zola will appreciate Rene Clement's penultimate outing Gervaise (1956) based on...
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And Hope to Die (1972) *** DVD
Jan 3, 2013
Director: Rene Clement Cast: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Robert Ryan, Lea Massari, Aldo Ray, Tisa Farrow 135mins  Drama  French with subtitles Based on the David Goodis novel "Black Friday", this is a offbeat arthouse crime...
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LOCO London January at the BFI, Southbank
Jan 2, 2013
Whether it’s the roar that greets a great visual gag, the rueful chuckle of emotional truth or the surprised gasp at taboos being shattered, comedy films come alive when we...
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Partners in Crime DVD
Jan 1, 2013
Director: Pascal Thomas Cast: André Dussollier, Catherine Frot 104mins. French with subtitles  Comedy Drama Prudence and Belisaire Beresford fetch up in a dodgy French health retreat to investigate the disappearance of a  wealthy...
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Roman Polanski Retrospective at the BFI January and February 2013
Dec 28, 2012
Possibly the most notorious and provocative talents of international cinema, Roman Polanski is known for his precision direction and hauntingly moving films that plummet the depths of the human psyche...
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Quartet (2012)
Dec 25, 2012
Director: Dustin Hoffman     Producer: Finola Dwyer, Stewart Mackinnon Cast: Tom Courtenay, Maggie Smith, Sheridan Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly UK     97mins             Comedy Ronald...
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