Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Xavier Giannoli Stars: Benjamin Voisin, Cecile de France, Vincent Lacoste, Sabine Dewaels, Xavier Dolan, Gerard Depardieu, Andre Marcon, Jean-Francois Stevenin. This lavish and sumptuous looking period drama from France was one of the hits at the recent Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, and now has hit cinema screens. Based on… Continue Reading »
LUNANA: A YAK IN THE CLASSROOM
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Pawo Choyning Dorji Stars: Sherab Dorji, Kelden Lhamo Gurung, Kunzang Wangdi, Tsheri Zom, Pem Zan. We’ve had lots of films about dedicated and inspiring teachers who make a difference and change the lives of their students (Dead Poets Society, Dangerous Minds, Stand And Deliver, etc), but this charming little drama… Continue Reading »
THE LOST CITY
Reviewed by GREG KING Directors: Aaron and Adam Nee Stars: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Brad Pitt, Da’Vin Joy Randolph, Oscar Nunez, Patti Harrison. The DNA of the far superior Romancing The Stone is all over this action comedy from filmmaking siblings Aaron and Adam Nee (Band Of Robbers, etc). Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock)… Continue Reading »
LIMBO
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Ben Sharrock Stars: Amir El-Masry, Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, Sidse Knudsen, Kenneth Collard. Writer/director Ben Sharrock draws upon his own experiences of living in Syria and working with refugees in Algeria to shape this bittersweet drama exploring the loss of identity and self often felt by refugees waiting in limbo… Continue Reading »
LORO
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Paolo Sorrentino Stars: Toni Servillo, Elena Sofia Ricci, Riccardo Scamarcio, Kasia Smutniak, Giovanni Esposito, Dario Contarelli. This messy, vulgar, bloated and indulgent biopic of Silvio Berlusconi (played here by Toni Servillo), the lecherous tycoon and media mogul who served four terms as Italy’s divisive, colourful and controversial Prime Minister mired… Continue Reading »
LEAN ON PETE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Andrew Haigh Stars: Charlie Plummer, Steve Buscemi, Chloe Sevigny, Travis Fimmel, Amy Seimetz, Lewis Pullman, Steve Zahn, Alison Elliott, Bob Olin. Lean On Pete is a gritty coming of age story about a boy and his love for a horse, but it is a far cry from the more family… Continue Reading »