Man Watches Film

Another almost-obsolete format, DVDs – like CDs – are cheaper than ever in charity shops. One pound or 50p for two hours of entertainment represents amazing value for money. Here are my brief reviews of some of the films I saw...

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Showing posts with label Starring: Alan Arkin. Show all posts

Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

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Adapted by David Mamet from his own 1984 play, this is a remarkable film that transfers amazingly well to the screen.  The plot deals with f...

Sunshine Cleaning (2008)

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Absolutely superb drama.  Sisters Rose and Norah (Amy Adams and Emily Blunt) go into business clearing up after suicides and murders. This, ...

The Aviator (2004)

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Biopic of billionaire entrepreneur Howard Hughes, directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio .  It’s a sad and engrossing s...

Argo (2012)

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Superb thriller regarding the real-life events of the so-called “Canadian Caper”.  In November 1979, Iranian extremists stormed the US embas...

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

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Extremely sophisticated comedy-drama. John Cusack plays a paid assassin who returns to his hometown to attend a school reunion and to meet...
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My blogs cover exotic objects found on the street (Abandoned CDs, Abandoned London, Abandoned Tickets) and in charity shops (Charity Shop Diary). They also detail the books I enjoy (London Reader), the plays and DVDs I see (I Went to the Theatre..., Man Watches Film), and the walks I have taken (Totteridge Walker). Click on the CD for the direct links.
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