Last night I watched This Film Is Not Yet Rated, the documentary about the MPAA‘s film ratings system. It was an interesting film that raised a number of valid criticisms about the ratings system, but ultimately I think it was too intent on blaming the MPAA and completely missed a far deeper issue. First the… Continue reading This Film Is Not Yet Rated
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Quantum of Solace
In 1985 I went to the cinema to watch A View to a Kill. It was one of the worst films that I had ever seen. And on further reflection I realised that it had been years since I had enjoyed watching a James Bond film. I decided to stop wasting my time and stopped… Continue reading Quantum of Solace
The Golden Compass – A Review
I saw The Golden Compass last night. In summary, I thought it was a pretty good adaptation. At times it moved a bit faster than I wanted it to, but that’s only to be expected from a two-hour film based on such a complex book. If you read on, there will be spoilers for both… Continue reading The Golden Compass – A Review
Catholic Call to Boycott “Golden Compass”
In December 2004 I bemoaned the fact that god was to be cut from the film versions of His Dark Materials. The first film will be released in a couple of months’ time and I see (via MediaWatchWatch) that the cuts from The Golden Compass aren’t deep enough the satisfy the Catholic League who have… Continue reading Catholic Call to Boycott “Golden Compass”
The Prestige
A couple of nights ago we watched The Prestige. It was a really well-made film with an excellent cast, but there was something about it that left me dissatisfied. After a couple of days thought I think I know what it is. The Prestige is a science fiction film. That’s not a problem at all.… Continue reading The Prestige
Recognition
A couple of nights ago I watched Starter For 10 (entertaining enough, great 80s soundtrack, rather predictable plot). There was one actress in particular who I knew that I recognised, but I really couldn’t place her. I have that kind of mind. I know when I’ve seen someone before, but it can often take a… Continue reading Recognition
The Da Vinci Code
The Da Vinci Code I finally got round to watching The Da Vinci Code last night. That’s over two hours of my life that were completely wasted. I should make it clear that my intense dislike of the book and, now, the film has nothing at all to do with the subject matter. In fact… Continue reading The Da Vinci Code
QotD: Never Seen It
What’s the most famous movie you’ve never seen?Submitted by Mike. Citizen Kane. Yes, of course I’m embarrassed. I’m working on a list of films that I have seen here.
Not Going to the Cinema
It rained today. I don’t mean in that usual London “oh, look it’s raining” kind of way. I mean in a “bloody hell, it’s really raining” kind of way. Torrential rain. But in twenty minute spurts that are separated by bright sunshine. We were caught in in whilst we were out for a walk this… Continue reading Not Going to the Cinema
An Inconvenient Truth
I’ve just got back from seeing An Inconvenient Truth. It was a well-made and interesting film. but not as life-changing as other people seem to have found it. The film largely consists of a lecture about climate change that Al Gore has given many times (he says over a thousand) over the last few years.… Continue reading An Inconvenient Truth