Tag Archives: Film

Singin’ in the Rain; Dune

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Houyhnhnm

Singin’ in the Rain My first time. A real surprise. It’s one of those pieces – like The Artist, and (apparently, donchaknow) a new Downton offering – which deals with the problems faced by some horrible-voiced silent movie stars when … Continue reading →

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The Iron Claw; Wonka

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Houyhnhnm

The Iron Claw The true story of the Von Erichs – a 1980s US wrestling family. The father, a star wrestler who never got the world title, pushes his five sons to get the title for the family – with … Continue reading →

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The Zone Of Interest; American Fiction

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Houyhnhnm

The Zone of Interest Read about it yourself – anything I say will not do it justice. For a sense of the depth of thought and preparation behind this film have a look at this from Wikipedia: Glazer did not … Continue reading →

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All Of Us Strangers; Samsara

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Houyhnhnm

All Of Us Strangers What’s weird about my reception of this film is that it’s a heartbreakingly sad portrayal of and meditation on loneliness, but I – who weeps in cinemas if someone smiles in a sad way – was … Continue reading →

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Merkel; The Great Escaper

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Houyhnhnm

Merkel I think this was my first Curzon film watched at home. A pretty straightforward documentary about Merkel’s life and career, broadly uncritical/hagiographic. The Great Escaper A pretty straightforward biopic telling the true story of a D-Day veteran who missed … Continue reading →

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Afire; Passages

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Houyhnhnm

Afire A German film about a writer on a writing retreat by the Baltic. He’s not a very pleasant person, so his relationships don’t work out – people don’t like him very much. As his story develops there’s a parallel … Continue reading →

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