FILM OF THE WEEK
HEART OF THE BEAST This is Brad Pitt’s kind of version of THE ODYSSEY, probably the flip side to his TROY, in which he joins a group of leading men playing lonesome heroes and fighting…
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FILM OF THE WEEK FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER Jim Jarmusch’ eagerly awaited new feature has deservedly won the Golden Lion at 2005 Venice International Film Festival. His eloquent screenplay is divided into three sections and…
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FILM OF THE WEEK TWO PROSECUTORS Sergei Loznitsa’s compelling new film was my absolute favourite from last October’s London Film Festival. The celebrated Ukrainian director began his illustrious career as a documentary filmmaker and his…
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FILM OF THE WEEK PROJECT HAIL MARY Phil Lord and Christopher Miller direct this intriguing futuristic sci-fi adventure with energy and style and are also the dynamic writing/producing duo behind such imaginative features as SPIDER-MAN:…
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FILM OF THE WEEK THE INVITE This perfectly crafted comedy is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film called THE PEOPLE UPSTAIRS (SENTIMENTAL) by Cesc Gay, which was adapted from his own stage play. Last…
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FILM OF THE WEEK IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU Rose Byrne delivers the performance of a lifetime in this compelling and deeply moving film written and directed by Mary Bronstein. Byrne plays Linda,…
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FILM OF THE WEEK THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE This beautifully observed project marks the remarkable feature film debut of Iraqi writer/director Hasan Hadi. He sets the action of his engaging film in Iraq during the 1990’s…
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FILM OF THE WEEK THE CHRONOLOGY OF WATER This daring film marks the impressive directorial debut of Kristen Stewart, who turns Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir into a poetic and visual exploration of childhood trauma. Lidia (Imogen…
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FILM OF THE WEEK NOUVELLE VAGUE It’s been a great year for Richard Linklater - his recent release of BLUE MOON and Ethan Hawke’s performances rate amongst the best in the current awards season. He…
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FILM OF THE WEEK RENTAL FAMILY Since his Oscar winning triumph in THE WHALE, the revival of Brendan Fraser’s career continues even further with this charming comedy written and directed by Hikari. She sets the…
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FILM OF THE WEEK AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH 3D The eagerly awaited third part of James Cameron’s spectacular franchise is finally here. The original AVATAR, which was made in 2009, broke all box office records…
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FILM OF THE WEEK GOODBYE JUNE Kate Winslet makes an impressive directorial debut with this touching drama intelligently written by her son Joe Anders. It is a remarkable achievement not only for delivering the goods…