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Anton Corbijn – In and out of focus
My thoughts on ‘Anton Corbijn Inside Out’, a new documentary on the Dutch photographer by director Klaartje Quirijns. “I hate digital cameras, you can’t even see what you’re doing!” says Anton Corbijn as he snaps a shot on a recce. … Continue reading
Critics’ Picks: ‘In the Name of the Father’
The New York Times’ A. O. Scott looks at Jim Sheridan’s 1993 drama.
The American – trailer
Trailer for Anton Corbijn’s new movie ‘The American’, starring George Clooney as a hitman who wants out. Corbijn has been blogging about the film and posting (obviously stunning) stills from the set. The American is out September 1st. Second trailer … Continue reading
On Paul Newman’s passing
In 1981 I was 18 years old and a big fan of Paul Newman. Fandom in those days wasn’t as concentrated as it is now. Apart from my best friend, with whom I went to see his movies, I didn’t … Continue reading
Confession
I’ve never seen (or read) A Clockwork Orange. Reading the Wikipedia entry doesn’t count, I’m sure.
30th Century Man
The UK trailer makes Scott Walker – 30th Centry Man sound like a thriller. Already it’s looking better than the Leonard Cohen tribute film.
102 must-see movies, 50 to go
Jim Emerson (for RogerEbert.com) runs down a list of 102 movies ‘everybody ought to have seen in order to have any sort of informed discussion about movies’. Being a movie buff s high on my list of never achieved/will never … Continue reading
All Consuming Weekend
Films I saw or tried to watch this weekend: I walk the line: ‘And take the pills.’ Joaquin Phoenix is highly watchable channelling Johnny Cash, but the film felt a little too much like a tv/mini series to me. North … Continue reading
