Film Reviews Blog

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Saturday 1st March 1997

Death and the Madien

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
After the overthrow of dictatorship in Latin America the persecutor of SW gives her husband a lift ...
Film Category

Rated by Roger, Video 1997 on 01 Mar 1997




Saturday 1st March 1997

1996

The Crucible

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
Salem Witches
Film Category

Rated by Roger, Drake3 Plymouth on 01 Mar 1997




Saturday 1st February 1997

1996

In the Name of the Father

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
Story (true) of Gerry Conlon and the Guildford 4 & Maguire 7
Film Category

Reviewed by Roger, video off TV on 01 Feb 1997

Review of "In the Name of the Father"

Compelling story of injustice very well told



Saturday 1st February 1997

1996

Looking for Richard

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
Exploration of Mr Shakespeares Richard the Third by an old luvey.
Film Category

Reviewed by Roger, London on 01 Feb 1997

Review of "Looking for Richard"

Really an overblown 50min tv arts slot programme - would have been okish as an Arena or SBShow but not as a 2 hr big screen movie



Wednesday 1st January 1997

1996

That Thing You Do

Director : Tom Hanks

Synopsis extract :
Formation rise to stardom and disintegration of one hit wonder band (the O-neders or Wonders) from ...
Film Category

Reviewed by Roger, ABC Plymouth on 01 Jan 1997

Review of "That Thing You Do"

Enjoable if ultimately predictable, helped by excellent performance by the drummer (Guy) as sympathetic central character. Moved along apace.