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Saturday 22nd January 2011

2009

The White Ribbon

Director : Michael Haneke

Synopsis extract :
Strange accidents happen in German village immediately before the Great War. ...
Film Category
The 2000s (the noughties)

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 22 Jan 2011

Review of "The White Ribbon"

B&W photography, elliptically framed, voice-over narrator (the village schoolteacher) provides periperially invovled observation of the unfolding events. Excellent acting throughout. Evocation of a near feudal social order and strict protestant (lutherian, presbytarian) repression


Saturday 15th January 2011

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Director : Milos Forman

Rated by Roger, DVD @ Home on 15 Jan 2011



Thursday 13th January 2011

2009

The Cove

Director : Louie Psihoyos

Synopsis extract :
Japanese fishermen slaughtering dolphins in secret
Film Category
The 2000s (the noughties)

Reviewed by Roger, DVD @ Home on 13 Jan 2011

Review of "The Cove"

Had to stop watching half way through as the nastiness of these events too distressing. First half builds up the scene, establishing the dolphins as animals that we don't fully understand and routinely


Tuesday 11th January 2011

1962

Lawrence of Arabia

Director : David Lean

Synopsis extract :
Story of TE Lawrence in the Arabian desert 1914-1917 based closely on Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Film Category
The 1960s

Reviewed by Roger, Landulph Film Club on 11 Jan 2011

Review of "Lawrence of Arabia"

Epic and engrossing


Tuesday 14th December 2010

1992

Strictly Ballroom

Director : Baz Luhrmann

Synopsis extract :
Boy rebels, meets girl, works together, falls in love, love triumphs.
Film Category
The 1990s

Reviewed by Roger, Landulph Film Club on 14 Dec 2010

Review of "Strictly Ballroom"

Brilliant fun, engaging small town story set in interesting sub-culture (Aussie Rule Ballroom Dancing). Excellent feel-good movie with humour and warmth


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