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Saturday 25th April 2015

2012

The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey

Director : Peter Jackson

Synopsis extract :
The first third of the book up to the point where they enter Mirkwood
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD Proj @ home on 25 Apr 2015

Review of "The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey"

What a load of tosh - continuous clever filmery (orcs, goblins etc) and swordfights with zero charcterisation


Friday 24th April 2015

2015

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence

Director : Roy Andersson

Synopsis extract :
Scenes from the director's scandinavian imagination
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, Watershed Bristol on 24 Apr 2015

Review of "A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence"

Very odd


Sunday 22nd March 2015

2014

Whiplash

Director : Damien Chazelle

Synopsis extract :
Drum student at music school grapples with tyrannical teacher
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, MP4 proj @ home on 22 Mar 2015

Review of "Whiplash"

The bullying teacher was a bit overblown, and the drummer was a bit lacking in character/motivation, but it rolled along in an entertaining way.


Sunday 15th March 2015

2013

The Lunchbox

Director : Ritesh Batra

Synopsis extract :
Bombay, lunchboxes are distributed to office workers. ...
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, DVD proj @ home on 15 Mar 2015

Review of "The Lunchbox"

Excellent, really delightful, a convincing slice of India and a human story to boot - an open ending as well


Friday 13th March 2015

2014

Selma

Director : Ava DuVernay

Synopsis extract :
Martin Luther King's stand at the bridge in Selma
Film Category
The 2010s

Reviewed by Roger, Watershed Bristol on 13 Mar 2015

Review of "Selma"

Convincingly told and well acted. A thoroughly 'worthy' film


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