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Che: Part One (The Argentine) - R
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There's no better time to tell the tale of the Cuban revolution than on its 50th anniversary. However, this was not a tale well told. I found the movie to drag on with a consistent lack of focus. It was almost as if the director didn't know what exactly he wanted to say about the story and none of the scenes stand out as being particularly memorable.
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December 14, 2009
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Our Man in Havana - Unrated
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Alec Guinness plays the hapless secret agent in a tale of secret service blunders and ministers who can't lose face that still rings true today. Superbly clever yet still light and humorous entertainment. The most enjoyable movie from the B&W era that I've seen. Filmed during the first months of the Cuban revolutionary government, it was set shortly before the revolution and the Cuban missile crisis that it almost prophetically predicts.
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December 12, 2009
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Havana - R
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December 10, 2009
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Buena Vista Social Club - G
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A documentary of the reformation of Cuba's musical legends into the touring Buena Vista Social Club band. Like many American documentaries it can be a bit too sycophantic at times, but it's a lovely insight into the Cuban people behind the music as well as a nice music video of their tour.
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December 3, 2009
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N/A
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Vals Im Bashir (Waltz with Bashir) - R
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An animated documentary account of the Israeli intervention of '82 into the Lebanese Civil War in support of the President, Bashir Gemayel. It's both visually and acoustically beautiful with nice 3D effects combined with Max Richter's haunting tracks. Uniquely, by way of its animated format, it manages to combine the first person combat scenes of the war movie genre together with the style of TV documentaries like "Death of Yugoslavia" where through interviews with the witnesses and protagonists it provides a lasting record of the tragic events that unfold. It's depressing, it's meant to be, but it's worth a viewing.
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November 25, 2009
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Phenomenon - PG
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November 25, 2009
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Welcome - Unrated
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There have been many films about the trials of illegal immigrants in Europe but none have produced such an engaging story. This was helped by some convincing acting, developing the relationship between the two main characters of the reluctant local swimming instructor and the tenacious teenage Kurd seeking to enter England only to be trapped Calais's Jungle.
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November 18, 2009
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Hard Candy - R
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A taut psychological thriller between just two characters and mostly one scene that's not what you expect...
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November 16, 2009
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N/A
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Catwoman - PG-13
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November 15, 2009
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The Last Samurai - R
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Everything you want from a historical epic. It's a long history lesson that remains gripping, with characters defending their honour in big battle scenes. Tom Cruise plays his favourite Maverick role and there's even a bit of Billy Connolly. Very enjoyable.
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November 14, 2009
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Amelia - PG
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November 13, 2009
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Los Abrazos Rotos (Broken Embraces) (Broken Hugs) - R
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Set on Lanzarote with lots of memorable scenes according to my parents
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November 8, 2009
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N/A
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Michael Jackson's This Is It - PG
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November 7, 2009
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The Men Who Stare at Goats - R
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November 7, 2009
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N/A
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Amintiri din epoca de aur (Tales from the Golden Age) - Unrated
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Comedic yet tragic tales of the absurd life of Romanians during the days of Ceaucescu's communist rule.
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November 4, 2009
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N/A
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Boys Don't Cry - R
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October 19, 2009
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He's Just Not That Into You - PG-13
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A chick flick for those who enjoy the recent glitzy TV shows, like "Sex in the City", loaded with big name stars and pretty faces. Somehow I don't think its reinforcement of the male-centred world view would go down well with feminists.
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October 19, 2009
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Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian - PG
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A pleasant way to pass a couple of hours on a flight, but it's really just a bunch of cliche fun for kids...
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October 14, 2009
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Captain Corelli's Mandolin - R
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Essentially "The English Patient" set on a Greek Island. It has all the same ingredients, but isn't quite such a powerful movie and the inconsistent accents hardly helped. Lots of Mediterranean charm and a worthy history lesson too.
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October 3, 2009
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Risky Business - R
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It's gonna be bad, but with the Tangerine Dream soundtrack to top it off, this is probably a good choice for some 80s nostalgia. The film that made Tom Cruise.
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October 3, 2009
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Inglourious Basterds - R
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Just what you'd expect of a war movie directed by Tarantino whose debut gained fame primarily for its squeamish gangster scenes. This is a self-indulgent Nazi killing fantasy of little merit, yet it wasn't a waste of time and it'll certainly be memorable; for its characters that are cartoonish caricatures and a few scenes of catchy dialogue. Though no cool soundtrack that is so often half of what makes a good Tarantino flick.
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September 29, 2009
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Stealth Fighter - R
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September 29, 2009
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N/A
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The Break-Up - PG-13
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September 29, 2009
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Lolita - R
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September 29, 2009
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N/A
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Breaking the Waves - R
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September 25, 2009
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