Film Review Round Up 23rd Feb 2014

A fabulous indie production is out this week: Nebraska. I know there will be some that will wonder why it’s loved so much but I think the majority will see what I see. It’s a quiet piece but it says so much in that space. Action fans will be happy for Lone Survivor and there are a couple of others I just didn’t love: Le Weekend and Winter’s Tale.  But it’s a good mix for film fans.  For Perth folk, starting on Monday at Somerville is a...

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Weekly Film Round-up 9th February 2014

THIS WEEK'S PREVIEWSAn grand debate over Robocop ensued this week, and I suffered through another wimpy, silly romance.  And I probably wouldn't have named Robocop as my movie pick of the week, but there were only two films that I managed to see for this week. Some of the film previews clashed and I missed others. Life gets in the way sometimes. But it was definitely better than Labor Day.(My movie Pick of the week) Robocop ★★★...

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Film Review Roundup 2nd Feb 2014

Terrific films reviewed this week and a particularly great film for Perth film lovers to catch at the Lotterywest film festival.  This is the awards season so two of these films, The Dallas Buyers Club and 12 Years A Slave are nominated everywhere.  There’s also poor little Grudge Match which you would do well to sidestep. It packs no punch I am afraid.(My movie Pick of the week)The Dallas Buyers Club ★★★★ ½   Opens in Australia:...

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