Film Reviews Blog

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Saturday 20th March 2010

MICMACS

Director : J-P Jeunet

Synopsis extract :
Child's father killed by landmine, as adult shot by chance lodging a bullet in his brain. ...
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Reviewed by Roger, Arts Cinema Plymouth on 20 Mar 2010

Review of "MICMACS"

Brilliantly creative and eccentric, takes you along for a magical ride.



Sunday 28th February 2010

Anvil

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
Story of Heavy Metal band Anvil tring to make comeback after flash in the pan career 30 years ago
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Reviewed by Roger, DVD @ home on 28 Feb 2010

Review of "Anvil"

At first thought it might be spoof, but fear it is real - affectionate towards the protagionists, but really not very interesting.



Saturday 20th February 2010

2009

A Prophet

Director : Jacques Audiard

Synopsis extract :
Young man goes to jail and gets sucked into becoming the gang boss

Reviewed by Roger, Arts Cinema Plymouth on 20 Feb 2010

Review of "A Prophet"

Quite compelling to watch despite its mileu of violence and unpleasant masuclinity.



Saturday 6th February 2010

2009

I'm Not There

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
Bob Dylan imaginary biopic

Reviewed by Roger, DVD @ home on 06 Feb 2010

Review of "I'm Not There"

Stunning evocation of the being of Bob Dylan. On a par with The Beaches of Agnes as one of the best ever films. Certainly the best biopic ever



Thursday 21st January 2010

Synopsis extract :
John Wayne discovers there's more to injuns than fighting cowboys
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Rated by Roger, Landulph Film Club on 21 Jan 2010