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anatomy of a divorce (film: Marriage Story – Scarlett Johansson, 2019)

‘Marriage Story‘ directed by Noah Baumbach has been compared by many people to ‘Kramer Vs. Kramer ‘and I can’t help suspecting that this comparison was encouraged by or even originated in the PR machine of the film’s producers. There are … Continue reading

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an underrated cinematographic gem (Film: The Place Beyond the Pines – Derek Cianfrance, 2012)

Where does director  Derek Cianfrance hide? It may be my fault for not remembering having seen any his movies before or even knowing his name. It is certainly the fault of the distributors of ‘The Place Beyond the Pines‘ which … Continue reading

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graphic novel on screen (Film: Sin City: A Dame to Kill For – Mickey Rourke, 2014)

There are films based on graphic novels (comics books) heroes and action stories and the genre is flourishing making happy studios and fans of all ages. And there are the ‘Sin City’ films which are graphic novels on screens.  ‘Sin … Continue reading

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a chilling killer (film: The Iceman – Michael Shannon, 2012)

I am not a great fan of ‘true crime’ stories, books, or films. And then, there are exceptions. The Iceman directed by Ariel Vromen is one of them, and I will try to shortly explain why it succeeds in my … Continue reading

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