Monthly Archives: August 2007

Venice: 'Atonement' an instant classic

Posted on August 30, 2007 by admin

James McAvoy and Keira Knightley make waves in ‘Atonement’ Not being a big fan of Joe Wright’s film version of “Pride and Prejudice” starring Keira Knightley, expectations were not high for “Atonement,” but it is seriously good with top-notch performances … Continue reading →

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'Atonement': Striking the right tones

Posted on August 29, 2007 by admin

James McAvoy amid the Cheltenham poppies in ‘Atonement’ Composer Dario Marianelli has created a wonderfully inventive score for Joe Wright’s new film “Atonement,” which features the tapping of typewriter keys as percussion. It’s a very effective device, playing off the … Continue reading →

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Back to Venice

Posted on August 28, 2007 by admin

The Venice International Film Festival gets under way Wednesday, kicking off with Joe Wright’s “Atonement,” based on the Ian McEwan novel. Stars Keira Knightley and James McAvoy are due to attend followed by a raft of big names including George … Continue reading →

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Having a few people over

Posted on August 26, 2007 by admin

It’s Notting Hill Carnival time and this is the view from my balcony.

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U.K. Coming Attractions: September

Posted on August 26, 2007 by admin

Christian Bale and Russell Crowe star in “3:10 to Yuma” James Mangold’s western “3:10 to Yuma” starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale has been shotgunned into a Sept. 14 release by Lionsgate since my Coming Attractions piece in Cue Entertainment’s … Continue reading →

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Morin scores in 'Journee'

Posted on August 25, 2007 by admin

Noemie Kocher co-scripted ’1 journee’ and stars with Louis Dussol French composer Cyril Morin (below) has a long list of credits for television and film scores but his music for “1 journee” ranks among the best. Screened at the Locarno … Continue reading →

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Alvares 'Best' of Locarno

Posted on August 14, 2007 by admin

Marian Alvares named best actress at Locarno for ‘The Best of Me’ Marian Alvares thoroughly deserved the best actress prize at this year’s Locarno International Film Festival. Her performance in Roser Aguilar’s “The Best of Me,” a winning drama about … Continue reading →

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Locarno: Festival of women

Posted on August 10, 2007 by admin

Lavinia Wilson and Frank Giering face a chilly dilemma in ‘Free to Leave’ This year’s Locarno International Film Festival has seen some fine performances especially by women. Two of the best are by Guylaine Tremblay in “Summit Circle” and Lavinia … Continue reading →

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Locarno: 'Gangster' hits the right notes

Posted on August 7, 2007 by admin

Hapless moll Anna Mouglalis in ‘I Always Wanted to Be a Gangster’ Kris Kristofferson’s beautiful songs are always welcome on film soundtracks but it’s usually “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times” or “Help Me Make It Through the … Continue reading →

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Locarno: Androids by the lake

Posted on August 2, 2007 by admin

Uncommonly well-equipped fighters in ‘Vexille’ Fumihiko Sori’s jet-propelled android anime “Vexille” powered the Locarno International Film Festival into action in the Piazza Grande Wednesday night. It’s the 60th anniversary edition of the festival in the tranquil lakeside setting of Switzerland’s … Continue reading →

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