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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
The 1990s

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
The 1990s

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.


Friday 1st November 1996

1995

Braveheart

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
True story of William Wallace leader of peasant rebellion
Film Category
The 1990s

Reviewed by Roger, video on 01 Nov 1996

Review of "Braveheart"

Fast forward through thetorture scene but otherwise a good boys action pic


Friday 1st November 1996

Farewell my Concubine

unlisted director

Synopsis extract :
history of a pair of Bejing Opera stars
Film Category
Imported

Reviewed by Roger, video on 01 Nov 1996

Review of "Farewell my Concubine"

Pretty but inscrutible


Friday 1st November 1996

1995

Il Postino

unlisted director

Reviewed by Roger, video on 01 Nov 1996

Review of "Il Postino"

enjoyed it


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