f for fake (1974)
f for fake truly is an oddity. prior to seeing the film i had often wondered what it actually was. given what i knew about orson welles, and the way his work was heading towards the mid 70′s i was expecting a video essay of sorts, something along the lines of jean-luc godard’s ”l’histoires du … Read more
quantum of solace (2008)
the follow up to casino royale, a film reviewed below and enjoyed immensely by this viewer, is perhaps best viewed with its predecesor fresh in the mind. as i had only seen casino royale for the first time two days prior to seeing this i appeared to enjoy it much more than the person i … Read more
you only live twice (1967)
“why is it that chinese girls taste so different?” asks sean connery as bond, james bond in his opening line. a line that tells of the tone of the film perhaps like no other. first things first. as a boy i did not like james bond. i couldnt sit through a whole one and its … Read more
casino royale (2006)
the film that not only breathed life into a dead franchise, but actually made the franchise in question much more interesting, martin campbell’s ”casino royale” (not to be confused with the david niven film of the 1960′s, although admittedly that would be fairly unlikely) may draw many lazy comparisons to the bourne films, but i … Read more
the brothers bloom (2008)
it has been said that rian johnson’s ”the brothers bloom” his follow up to 2006′s ”outstanding debut ”brick” represents a genre that is largely ignored in this day and age, in the shape of the con-artist expose, and i would largely be inclined to agree, although i would possibly argue that this film is more … Read more
the 2008 london film festival
and now for a few days away. the missus and i attempt a brief getaway during half term (the better half is a teacher), and this year it just so happens that the london film festival is showing”brick” director ryan johnson’s follow up “the brothers bloom” while were about so were heading to that. a … Read more
wanted (2008)
mark millar and myself have never quite gelled. a comic book loving friend of mine has encouraged a deep hate of the guys work and it appears to have stuck, so wanted passed me by on its original theatrical release this year. as it was a dirt cheap price on pre-order and and im a … Read more
goldeneye (1995)
the second in my bond season of sorts, goldeneye, was the one that was most anticipated by myself. like most of the series i hadnt seen the film prior to this screening, aside from the occasional section here and there, but was aware of the tone of the film. the pre-title sequence was perfect. in … Read more
goldfinger (1964)
with the release of ”quantum of solace” now just under a week away the decision has been made to trawl through a bit of mr. bond’s back catalogue. aside from the obligatory bank holiday semi-viewings with my father i have little history with 007. despite the fact that the decision to pick up all of … Read more
night watch (2004)
having seen night watch upon its theatrical release back in 2004 i knew exactly what to expect, and that was to expect to not understand what was really going on. what was originally found the film to be confusing beyond belief (and this is coming from a fan of guy maddin) and unenjoyable for the … Read more
