Posts Tagged ‘Michael Caine’
Author: Colin
On song
When I recommend a film to The Divine P, it’s usually met with some form of statement intended to convey her misgivings about ever having chosen to live with me in the first place. She’s a harsh critic, but as I’ve made her sit through some pretty eclectic stuff, pretty fair and unusually trusting. The other things you may know about me by now is that I am English, but not the tub-thumping jingoistic kind, just English. I am also distrustful about films with songs in – don’t ask why, it’s just not right. So, imagine an evening where there’s an English film on TV that The Divine P loves (and which I recommended), that has songs in and which makes me proud to be English.
Author: James
‘You’re a big man, but you’re in bad shape. With me, it’s a full-time job. Now behave yourself.’
Wonderful things, weekends – you have time to yourself, time to devote to paying due respect to what is simply the finest gangster film ever made. Take it away, Jack…
Mike Hodges’ seminal, Chandleresque study of society’s sickening criminal underbelly, Get Carter (1971) has endured not only as a sublime account of its time’s crimes, a marvellously grimy tale of just how far a well-dressed heavy will go to get even and a stark warning about not messing with family, but also, in much the same way as Bruce Robinson’s Withnail & I (1987), as a treasure trove of supremely quotable quotes that sum up the film’s mood and mores impeccably.
Author: Colin
Worst remake ever?
A disclaimer to start with – if you haven’t seen the original version of this, you’d do well not to read on. I can’t find a way of expressing my feelings about this remake without giving away at least one plot twist. You may also want to look away if you’re of a nervous disposition or don’t like bad language.
Author: James
All just a bloody game…
I’ve been a film lover since I was first terrified by the wicked witch in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1937) and a film professional for around 12 years, so, like choosing your football team late (which I also did – West Ham Utd, for those who care), it’s a relief to know that I can finally answer the ‘What’s Your Favourite Film?’ question that normally follows whenever I tell people about what I do.
Author: Colin
The Knight is always darkest just before the dawn…
We’ve come a long way from Zok!, Pow! and Splat! The Batman has always been a bit of an outsider in the comic-book realm. He has no special magical powers, relying instead on his wits, instincts and physical strength to fight crime, alongside some impressive gadgetry.
Author: James
Magic circle
Don’t you just love movies that play games? Joseph L Mankiewicz’s Sleuth (1972) obviously springs to mind, as does the more recent Memento (2002), directed by the same wunderkind, Christopher Nolan, who here takes us on a playful but dark journey into the disappearances and deception of turn-of-the-20th century magicians.
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