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Critics’ Picks: ‘In the Name of the Father’

The New York Times’ A. O. Scott looks at Jim Sheridan’s 1993 drama.

29. October 2010 by Caroline
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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

19. August 2010 by Caroline
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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

27. September 2008 by Caroline
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Controlled substance

Seen: Control, a film by Anton Corbijn, at Tuschinski, Amsterdam on October 11. Never having been a Joy Division fan and only really appreciating their music in hindsight – for a few shameful months in the early 80′s I claimed … Continue reading

15. October 2007 by Caroline
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Confession

I’ve never seen (or read) A Clockwork Orange. Reading the Wikipedia entry doesn’t count, I’m sure.

08. September 2007 by Caroline
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Anton Corbijn’s Control

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25. May 2007 by Caroline
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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.

19. January 2007 by Caroline
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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

27. April 2006 by Caroline
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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

20. February 2006 by Caroline
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Serenity premiere

Summer Glau (River Tam in Serenity) is very pretty. I attended the premiere in Amsterdam on Tuesday evening, where Summer and Nathan Fillion (Captain Mal Reynolds) were guests of honour. Quite a few good shots even though the red carpet … Continue reading

07. September 2005 by Caroline
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