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Friday 24th June 2016

2015

Embrace of the Seprent

Director : Ciro Guerra

Synopsis extract :
Two stories of european explorers 40 years apart trying to find a sacred healing plant in the ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, Watershed Bristol on 24 Jun 2016

Review of "Embrace of the Seprent"

Based on true diaries of the two real life explorers in early and mid 20th century. Turns into an exploration of the differences between cultures and their inability to understand each other, although connections are made


Wednesday 1st June 2016

2014

The Voices

Director : Marjane Satrapi

Synopsis extract :
A man is given moral advice by his talking pets - an evil cat and a good(ish) dog. ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 01 Jun 2016

Review of "The Voices"

Very enjoyable despite the cheesy sounding premise of the talking pets - it actually works quite well.


Saturday 21st May 2016

Average rating from 2 reviews

2014

Wild Tales

Director : Damián Szifrón

Synopsis extract :
Six connected (by theme) stories of disconnected lives. ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 21 May 2016

Review of "Wild Tales"

Very enjoyable


Sunday 1st May 2016

2014

Force Majure

Director : Ruben Östlund

Synopsis extract :
Family on skiing holiday get confronted by an avalanche as they sit in a cafe. ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 01 May 2016

Review of "Force Majure"

Tedious angst in well to do family


Sunday 10th April 2016

2013

Starred Up

Director : David Mackenzie

Synopsis extract :
You man gets 'promoted' from juvenille to adult prison (starred up) because of his violent ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 10 Apr 2016

Review of "Starred Up"

Violent and engrossing prison life story


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