Six Minutes in Berlin: Broadcast Spectacle and Rowing Gold at the Nazi Olympics
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The Berlin Olympics, August 14, 1936. German rowers, dominant at the Games, line up against...
A Place Called Winter
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Far and Away (1992)
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Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman star in this critically-acclaimed romantic adventure from director Ron...
Unravelling Oliver
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Liz Nugent's gripping novel of psychological suspense, Unravelling Oliver, is a complex and elegant...
From there on, Budd becomes embroiled in politics (as the protection officer for the outspoken Home Secretary) and a series of conspiracies. Right up until the final episode, there was a definite feel of early Homeland about this, as you are constantly trying to work out whether Budd is in on it, as the evidence suggests, or is honestly trying to stop the terrorists or find the culprits.
A few clumsy moments here or there that took the edge off for me (most notably certain people suddenly admitting everything under the lamest of police interrogations, but also more practical things like switching radio channels with only one hand).
Overall, Madden was a strong main actor, but as with a number of Scottish actors I find their need to soften their accent comes across as bad, less natural acting and it is hard for me to see past this.
Faye Jeffries (1 KP) rated Bird Box (2018) in Movies
Dec 30, 2018
The concept of the film is intriguing and it does get you gripped within the first 10 minutes. Similar to The Happening, sure, but the fact that it is seeing something which makes someone commit suicide rather than just being out in wind made it a bit more...tense. You know when you get the 'ohh nooo don't do that!!', you get that a lot in this film.
Sandra Bullock's performance is amazing. It's heartbreaking to see her emotionally cut herself off from the children to help them survive in the long run.
For me though, I felt like there was something missing. There wasn't much of a build up to anything because nothing really happens. It's just watching how it started and then their journey to a safe haven.
I am a bit miffed at the ending. So basically, they grew plants above the open spaces and that's enough? Why not just tell them that little golden nugget over the radio.
I won't watch it again but I did enjoy it, just left feeling a bit frustrated.
The Fisher King (1991)
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An unlikely friendship between former shock-jock Jack (Jeff Bridges) and a homeless ex-history...
Fred (860 KP) rated The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) in Movies
May 27, 2019
I guess we're supposed to feel sorry for Mel Edison & his wife. But, instead I find him to over-react at every little thing. He's a weak little man who probably deserves a lot more than he got. You feel more sorry for his wife for having to put up with him. Then later on, when the roles are reversed, you could care less about either character. The funniest parts of the movie have to do with the radio announcements made throughout the film. But 5 or 6 of these cannot hold this film together as a comedy.
It's not a bad film, & it was somewhat enjoyable to watch. The acting by Lemmon & Bancroft is top notch. But it's just not funny enough.
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In 1953 English infantry officer Johnny Callin is with The Royal West African Frontier Force in...