Film Reviews Blog

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Friday 30th October 2015

2015

The Lobster

Director : Yorgos Lanthimos

Synopsis extract :
Adults are required to have a partner. ...
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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
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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

Synopsis extract :
True story of Oscar Grant who ends up on New Years Morning 2009 being murdered by Bay Area Rapit ...
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Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 17 Oct 2015

Review of "Fruitvale Station"

Excellently acted and told story



Wednesday 26th August 2015

Synopsis extract :
Orcas in captivity
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Reviewed by Roger, DVD Proj @ Home on 26 Aug 2015

Review of "Blackfish"

outrageous



Wednesday 22nd July 2015

2013

The Square

Director : Jehane Noujaim

Synopsis extract :
Story of the Egyptian revolution and Tahir Square 2011-2013
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Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 22 Jul 2015

Review of "The Square"

Fascinating and compelling stories. Apart from anything else amazing how the revolution may not be televised but has certainly been caught on camera from inside.