Category: Film
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Reviewing Mr Winstone.
Twenty four hours ago I was sat in The National Media Museum in Bradford watching Mark Kermode interview Ray Winstone, on his life, his acting career, his choice of films and his opinions of the state of the British film industry. I was thoroughly impressed by the experience and admired Winstone’s insights into the roles…
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Shutter Island Revisited.
Two years ago, I left my local cinema feeling slightly deflated. I had just watched Scorsese’s Shutter Island. I hadn’t hated it, I’d enjoyed it. My problem was…it was a piece of work by Martin Scorsese, my idol. When I compared it to his other beautiful pieces of work such as Casino, Goodfellas and After…
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Mr Stewart.
Today I would like to talk about one of my favourite actors/people/men, Mr James Stewart. They just don’t make men like Jimmy anymore. They haven’t done for years. Not only is he a superb actor, who demonstrates the utmost versatility, but he is a true gentleman and the definition of charisma. With an acting career…
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Mark & Ray.
Photo by Chris Boland (www.chrisboland.com/london-wedding-photographer/) This is just a quick entry to express my current excitement. In 8 days I will be at Bradford Film Festival. Firstly, I will be watching Mark Kermode perform in his band ‘The Dodge Brothers’. They will be accompanying the silent film Beggars of Life. I will then be watching…
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An Update on Allen.
Only days ago I posted a list of my favourite Woody Allen films. This afternoon I have finally watched Midnight in Paris. I adored it. It is a film that has left me, and two of my dearest friends, beaming from ear to ear. It is worthy of a position in my top ten favourite…
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Woody Allen: My King of Comedy
This entry is overdue. It should have been my first. I would like to talk about Woody Allen. My favourite writer and one of my favourite directors. A man with such a mountain of work behind him and a comedy career spanning over half a century. Beginning as a stand-up comedian, Allen has never strayed…
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Imelda.
Imelda Staunton is possibly my favourite actress in Britain. I adore her.I am also preparing to write a 3000 word essay about her and her acting abilities and methods.This entry is a brief look at Imelda’s greatest work. Vera Drake (2004) Vera Drake (2004) The role that has defined her career. Imelda’s portrayal of Vera…
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My Favourite Place.
Today I would like to talk about my favourite cinema, the Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds. Far too much of my student loan is spent in this haven of a cinema. It is charismatic and romantic, with a vintage look. The cinema has preserved its history but is also, in some ways, comfortably modern. For…
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Don’t Be Shy.
Why is it, that modern cinema audiences are so accepting of the revolting state of our multiplex cinemas? I have sat in the same screen in the same cinema two times this week. On my second visit, today, I noticed that once again, my experience was being ruined by a brown streak that took up…
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What’s the Problem?
So, I have just this minute arrived home after a trip to my local ‘Odeon’ to see the new American comedy 21 Jump Street. I will summarise my thoughts quickly. I found this film adaptation, of the 1980s-1990’s TV show, extremely funny. I was shocked and impressed with Channing Tatum’s comedic talent and I felt…
Hannah McHaffie 