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Dec 12, 2022
The Gorta Mor - the Great Hunger
This is a miniseries set during the 1840s when the Great Famine descended on Ireland. The 4 McGann brothers said they would never all act together in one movie, until one did their family tree and found the essence of this story belonged in their family. It is engaging from the minute it begins right to the end. And the ramifications are still felt today. The characters are fully layered with personalities that are easy to relate to even now. Of all the Famine movies this remains my favorite and I think the best because of the varied characters portrayed so well. The manipulation of the people by the wealthy, politicians, and church need to be understood and never forgotten.
Aug 09, 2024
No easy life
ROMULUS, MY FATHER is the biography of Raimond Gaita directed by Richard Roxburgh. Perfectly cast and filmed on location in a suitably bleak and stark countryside. Tells the story of Yugoslav migrant families who attempt to settle in isolated areas without very much support structure to fall back on. So we see through the 9 year olds eyes his dysfunctional parents, and friends who come and go. Depression, and the effect that suicide has on everyone. It is incredibly generous at allowing us to gain insight into the lives of those who battled during the 1950s to settle back into some sort of ordinary life after WWII - even when the cards are stacked against success. A brilliant movie - heart rending, powerful, intriguing - and the behind the scenes program tells us that Raimond went on to become a philosopher and lecturer in real life. Amazing.
Oct 26, 2024
Dark & Mysterious
THE PRESTIGE reveals so many practices and secrets held tightly within the magical illusionists world, and yet so many are left hidden. Jealousy, murder and revenge are part of this rather dark presentation of behind the scenes but the acting and editing bring it all to life, with many characters lurking in shadows in the background. A period piece with details that also show how difficult life was, money was scarce and employment in theatres hard to negotiate. Top cast, and sharp editing. I loved it.