L.A. Confidential [based on the book] by James Ellroy dir. by Curtis Hanson
Everything is suspect…everyone is for sale…and nothing is what it seems.
22 April 2017
Man of Steel dir. by Zack Snyder
This is a Superman film. And a Superman origins film at that, so you can guess at some of the plot. Clark Kent dealing with his superhero side, becoming Superman, and...
15 June 2013
Robin Hood dir. by Ridley Scott
Directed by Ridley Scott ; Screenplay by Brian Helgeland
You all know the legend of Robin Hood, he stole from the rich and gave to the poor, living in Sherwood Forest with his band of merry men, his main nemesis being the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. And there have been many version of Robin over the years. My personal favourite still remains the tv show from the 80s Robin of Sherwood. It managed to get the balance between myth and reality just about right, in my opinion, of course. But even Kevin Costner’s version was damn fine fun. This is not.
14 May 2010
Cinderella Man dir. by Ron Howard
– Joe Gould Based on the true story of James J Braddock. A boxing film. Set during the Depression. Consider all of these things and you may be thinking that this...
16 September 2005
Master and Commander [based on books] by Patrick O'Brien dir. by Peter Weir
Just been to see Master and Commander: The far side of the Ocean and have to say I had a very enjoyable afternoon. Even before the film started I was entertained...
28 November 2003
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