Extraordinary Measures

Extraordinary Measures

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In purely cinematic terms this has more the feel of a made-for-TV weepie. One that probably won’t even make you weep.

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The Last Station

The Last Station

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Adapted from Jay Parini’s novel of the same name, The Last Station is a lush period drama that has unsurprisingly picked up award nominations.

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Edge Of Darkness

Edge Of Darkness

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The Edge of Darkness is Mel’s first film in seven years, they announce like they’re not ashamed, and they’ve brought him out of cryonic storage to punch and pistol-whip sissies in the name of family values.

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Invictus

Invictus

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Touching and brilliant acted, Invictus stands up as both an example of Eastwood’s superior directorial instinct, and part of a larger narrative about one of the most influential leaders in the history of the twentieth century.

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The Wolfman

The Wolfman

By Dale Barnett

In the same way that it’s funny seeing a dog wearing clothes, there is something amusing about a wolfed-up Benicio Del Toro still wearing a suit.

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A Single Man

A Single Man

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With its excellent direction, performances, editing, cinematography, sound design, and dark sense of humor, this is a stunning film. I sort of miss it now that’s it’s gone, but just not enough.

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Lion’s Den

Lion’s Den

By Joe Fraser

With his fifth feature Argentinian director/writer Pablo Trapero offers an intelligent and unorthodox take on a well worn subject.

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Ponyo

Ponyo

By Ruth Gibbs

Powerful otherworldliness and not a hint of 3D CGI in sight. Ponyo’s failure to attract academy nominations has baffled critics.

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Up in the Air

Up in the Air

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Ryan Bingham flies across America telling a number of unfortunate souls that their roles are no longer required and inspires them to think about the world of opportunity that has now landed on their laps.

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The Road

The Road

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Any filmic adaptation of a loved and lauded novel inevitably draws intense scrutiny over its ‘faithfulness’ and rightly so; this, however, is arguably one of most impressive reincarnations I’ve ever seen.

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