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Wednesday 11th November 2015

1955

Les Diaboliques

Director : Henri-Georges Clouzot

Synopsis extract :
The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is ...
Film Category
The 1950s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ Home on 11 Nov 2015

Review of "Les Diaboliques"

Its a classic, and deservedly so. In this original version the twists are subtler and the sexual tensions more nuanced. The lesbian relationship in the book is only hinted at.


Sunday 1st November 2015

1932

Boudu sauvé des eaux

Director : Jean Renoir

Synopsis extract :
Bodou a tramp tries to kill himself by jumping of a bridge but is saved by a petty bourgoesie ...
Film Category
The 1930s

Reviewed by Roger, Classic Film Club Bristol on 01 Nov 2015

Review of "Boudu sauvé des eaux"

Billed as a comedy, but more a slightly poetic social satire. A restored B&W print with subtitles (sound somewhat muddy anyway). Absorbing and not quite as off the wall absurdist as The Lobster seen 2 days earlier.


Friday 30th October 2015

2015

The Lobster

Director : Yorgos Lanthimos

Synopsis extract :
Adults are required to have a partner. ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, Watershed Bristol on 30 Oct 2015

Review of "The Lobster"

The premise of the film is confined to the frame, the world depicted makes no sense outside its appearance but accepting that we are able to witness the bare truths underlying social norms and expectations.


Saturday 24th October 2015

1993

Gettysburgh

Director : Ron Maxwell

Synopsis extract :
American Civil war where there are only good guys
Film Category
The 1990s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 24 Oct 2015

Review of "Gettysburgh"

Tosh - gave up watching after 2 hrs. Historically somewhat interesting


Saturday 17th October 2015

2013

Fruitvale Station

Director : Ryan Coogler

Synopsis extract :
True story of Oscar Grant who ends up on New Years Morning 2009 being murdered by Bay Area Rapit ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 17 Oct 2015

Review of "Fruitvale Station"

Excellently acted and told story


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