In response to: "Bright Star" 1 day old
by shepster [Member]

Thanks for that Ib, it took me longer to write than a lot of films are in length :P Took me the best part of half a day and the actual writing of the review to make me realise I liked it more than I thought I did :D more…

In response to: "Bright Star" 1 day old
by ibbi [Visitor]

Wow, I'm surprised! Wonderfully written, one of your best to date :) Soooo happy to hear what you've written, I'm seeing this on Thursday, it's a long wait, but I really can't wait. more…

In response to: "Bright Star" 1 day old
by shepster [Member]

Re: the Shepian niggles - I'm told it's all part of the charm (or at least ... I tell myself :D). I was more worried about Whishaw, who I have no time for as an actor, but my love of Keats is clearly greater than my disdain for Whishaw. They make an absolutely beautiful couple.

I saw this at the cineworld on Broad Street - dare you Tou more…

In response to: "Bright Star" 1 day old
by Pearl [Visitor]

Phew! *wipes sweat from brow* Had a feeling you were going to LOATHE this film (taking into consideration your "meh"-ness when met with Campion's other work :P), so it's refreshing to see, ignoring a few textbook Shepian "niggles" here and there, such a positive review! :D Wonderful write up that's made me even more excited now! Still...it's not co more…

In response to: "How the brain works..." 10 days old
by SammyMalone [Member]

Oooh, someone has seen MOURNING BECOMES ELECTRA? Didn't I tell you that you will be disappointed? Russell's very good but you're right - given the reputation it's a letdown. Paxinou rocked.

LOVE AFFAIR is very watchable but somewhat trivial. Ouspenskaya's nomination is mind-boggling. more…

In response to: "A handful" 27 days old
by ibbi [Visitor]

I agree on Chuck and Larry! In spite of my general hatred of all things Sandler, I watched it because I wanted to ogle Jessica Biel, it really wasn't anywhere near as bad as I expected it to be! Like you say, I wouldn't give it much thought or it'd probably fall to pieces, but there in the moment it was perfectly watchable.

I did love more…

In response to: "In Treatment" 30 days old
by Ida Turner [Visitor]

Gaberial Byrne is a great actor and he hooked me to this series to the point of recording every one and watching over and over again. I wrapped my own emotions into those of the characters totally relating to their problems. Maybe because we all could benefit from the kind of "therphy" that is seen in 'In Treatment". I am so disappointed that HBO c more…

In response to: "In Treatment" 30 days old
by Rex [Visitor]

I have to say that the original with Ayelet Zurer and Lior Ashkenazi is absolutely fantastic. I purchased it off of eBay (does not have English subtitles though).
Ayelet Zurer character goes through every possible emotion there is, I see why she took home the Best Actress award for this performance.
Having a bit of difficulty getting more…

In response to: "The TV situation" 34 days old
by Paul [Visitor]

I get what you mean. I was watching one week (5 episodes) per day and I couldn't have enough of it! It's quite amazing that actor like Byrne found a role of his lifetime on TV. But prepare yourself for Alison Pill, I'm warning you. I think TV is the right place to be for actors at the moment. Oh, if you like good acting I'd like to recommend you TV more…

In response to: "The TV situation" 34 days old
by shepster [Member]

Oh I've watched far too much of it in the last 24 hours (embarrassingly so), it's absolutely compelling - even though they're showing it every day on tv here I raided it online and am absolutely hooked (even though I'm sure I'll still catch it on tv most of the time). I've always liked Byrne, but it's really great to see him have something he can r more…

In response to: "The TV situation" 34 days old
by Paul [Visitor]

"In Treatment" is an amazing series. The acting on it is simply superb. If you liked Melissa George then I'm sure as hell that you will like Mia Wasikowska too (both sadly missed on Emmy nominations because they don't have a name recognition). This show is the best showcase for an acting that any actor could have dreamed of. But the best of the bes more…

In response to: "Surrogates" 35 days old
by shepster [Member]

It's the three-ring circus thing, if you don't like the clowns you'll like the animals, if you don't like the animals you'll like the high flying acts, etc.

With 500 Days of Summer, it's one of these films which I like but has no consistency to the storytelling. So I went with that term because due to the fractured nature of the narrat more…

In response to: "Surrogates" 35 days old
by Robert Lycett [Visitor]

I want an explanation of the term "three-ring-school of filmaking" as regards your review of the Days of Summer film, and don't fob me off with a half-arsed response.

Regards

Robert Lycett
Manton House Captain
1998 - 1999 more…

In response to: "Surrogates" 40 days old
by Eric [Visitor]

I'm of the camp that there's a lot WRONG with the film. heh... I had a real problem with the technology in the film. I wrote a Surrogates review myself, though I couldn't get past the lack of attention to the cultu more…

In response to: "The Pick of the Bunch" 43 days old
by shepster [Member]

Oh I tried to see it when it came out but I was late at the arthouse and they only let you in 10 mins after the stated time and I was still looking for a parking space in the rain, grr. Haenel is the blonde slutty one, I checked it on the Variety and NY Times reviews before posting because they don't say the names much in the film. Was really surpr more…

In response to: "The Pick of the Bunch" 43 days old
by Tylarrrr [Visitor]

So someone else has finally seen Water Lillies, eh? By the way, Acquart plays the larger of the three girls - its actually Adele Haenel who is the frail, tiny one (the most lead, I thought). Anyways, its a slow burner that whizzes by with the sexual tension. I really liked it. more…

In response to: "A big bunch" 48 days old
by SammyMalone [Member]

Too bad about THE MIST. I thought it was the best horror film I've seen in years ... of course the decline in the little quality that genre used to have, helped me to think that.
Ah, THE LONG WAY AROUND, my favorite ER episode. You know, even after seeing Anderson's MEMENTO MORI from X-FILES I still think Ms Margulies should have gotten that more…

In response to: "Tristana e la maschera (Sadie Thompson), DVD" 49 days old
by SammyMalone [Member]

*You* have a copy of this film while I'm still looking? What is wrong with that picture?! I sooooo envy you .... more…

In response to: "Fish Tank" 51 days old
by Cutecoco [Member]

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In response to: "Away We Go" 53 days old
by shepster [Member]

I was so, so surprised by it. I saw it at a live-link-up on Monday with the premiere in London, but didn't stay afterwards for Mendes's Q&A because I enjoyed it so much I didn't want any waffling on about it to distract me. The trailer undersells it so much, but I think in a way that's good because it saves all the really hilarious stuff for th more…

In response to: "Away We Go" 54 days old
by Ibbi [Visitor]

I read this last night and was so inspired by it that I went out and watched this movie when my anticipation for it had totally sunk after the lukewarm reception it got! I loved it! Really well written, with great performances from top to bottom, I think O'Hara and Daniels were both a riot, all that early stuff between the 4 of them was just gold. more…

In response to: "Venezia 66 - Venice Film Festival Day Six" 54 days old
by Tylosaur [Visitor]

Sounds like it was a blast! Good to here that it was worth it as a whole. more…

In response to: "Fish Tank" 54 days old
by Ibbi [Visitor]

I'm actually really happy to hear this! :D I haven't been able to get around to seeing it yet, and apparently it's out of here on Friday and I won't get the chance. So the negative write up makes me feel a little bit better about that! more…

In response to: "Venezia 66 - Venice Film Festival Day Six" 55 days old
by 1minutefilmreview [Visitor]

Great! Thanks for sharing. more…

In response to: "Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces)" 73 days old
by shepster [Member]

Too busy mesmerised by her tits, clearly :P more…

In response to: "Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces)" 73 days old
by SammyMalone [Member]

Ah, that reminds me that it was also totally unnecessary to observe vomit coming out of her mouth or her spitting after brushing teeth ... hello?! Where's the guy who says "cut"?! more…

In response to: "Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces)" 73 days old
by shepster [Member]

I read a comment in The Times, which basically said half-baked Almodovar is still effortlessly better than most films and I do agree. I don't think the sex scenes added anything to the story, but I do think they added to the atmosphere, I do think there was absolutely no need for Cruz to get her breasts out though. Won't complain too much though :D more…

In response to: "Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces)" 73 days old
by SammyMalone [Member]

Just came home from watching it (what a coincident, isn't it?) and sadly I was disappointed. Almodovar is incapable of doing bad films but I'd consider this his weakest effort. The story went on and on and kind of went nowhere. It felt like Almodovar had no idea how to end this film and kept changing it. The sex scene were a bit unnecessary, weren' more…

In response to: "Inglourious Basterds" 80 days old
by shepster [Member]

Haha, well I miss La Rampling and Julianne so I guess I only deserve it :P I must say seeing your "if it..." I was picturing a Colin Farrell In Bruges-style line delivery :D more…

In response to: "Inglourious Basterds" 80 days old
by Ibbi [Visitor]

After hearing you were going to Venice I was about ready to abandon In the Mood for Blog and never listen to anything you had to say again...but I couldn't resist coming and reading a good ol' Tarantino kicking, and I certainly wasn't let down :D I totally agree with all of that, if it had been a book I might have enjoyed it, but as a film...no cha more…