Review of "A Matter of Dignity"

A little slow paced in the editing of some slightly wooden moments but an engaging portrait of things descending into tragedy. There is not a happy ending, and the hope that the daughter will see the error of her ways is not fullfilled. The rich are shit and always were. It is a greek tragedy. Cacoyannis went on to direct Zorba the Greek

Review of "A Very English Scandal"

Excellent performances by both Grant (Thorpe) and Whishaw (Scott/Josiffe) and the supporting cast. Nice period touches by Frears. On the one hand a reminder of how far we have come as a society in 50 years on homosexuality. On the other hand a depressing reminder of how little has changed about the way the English establishment closes ranks and protects, its own even after finally being forced to take action against immorality and cancerous ambition in its midst.