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THE PROGRAM

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Stephen Frears Stars: Ben Foster, Chris O’Dowd, Jesse Plemons, Guillaume Canet, Lee Pace, Dustin Hoffman, Denis Menochet, Bryan Greenberg, Laura Donnelly, Elaine Cassidy, Edward Hogg. By now just about everybody is aware that Lance Armstrong’s historic seven wins in the iconic and grueling Tour De France were tainted by drugs… Continue Reading »

THE PROGRAM – interview with David Walsh

by GREG KING Irish journalist David Walsh wrote the book Seven Deadly Sins: My Pursuit Of Lance Armstrong. It has formed the basis of the new film The Program, which has been written by John Hodges (Trainspotting, etc) and directed by Stephen Frears. Ben Foster plays Lance Armstrong and Chris O’Dowd plays Walsh. The Program… Continue Reading »

CHALLENGERS

CHALLENGERS Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Luca Guaganigmo Stars: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor. Italian filmmaker Luca Guaganigmo doesn’t repeat himself, but most of his films deal with connections. Whether it be the relationship between Elio and Oliver in the gay themed Call Me By Your Name, the various characters in the sundrenched setting of… Continue Reading »

BACK TO BLACK

BACK TO BLACK Reviewed by GREG KING Director: San Taylor-Johnson Stars: Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O’Connell, Lesley Manville, Therica Wilson-Read, Bronson Webb. British singer Amy Winehouse found success through her songs and won numerous Grammy Awards in her brief career. She was a talented musician who succumbed to her demons and vices, and suffered… Continue Reading »

ROBOT DREAMS

ROBOT DREAMS Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Pablo Berger Almost wordless, Robot Dreams is an unexpected delight and quite charming animated film that captures the spirit of those silent films of yesteryear. Robot Dreams is a touching ode to friendship, connection, the pain of loss, and the need to move on in life. It’s not… Continue Reading »

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