Teaching audiences to view films actively
By Chlotrudis Independent Film Society
Rating: 2 cats
Director: Lasse Hallström
Starring: Amr Waked | Catherine Steadman | Emily Blunt | Ewan MacGregor | Kristin Scott Thomas
Chris says: “Even with a novel premise (the title is all you need to know), a sturdy (if unexceptional) anchor in Ewan McGregor and sound support from Emily Blunt and a tart Kristin Scott Thomas, it all sinks under the
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Rating: 4 cats
Director: Francois Ozon
Starring: Bastien Ughetto | Emmanuelle Seigner | Ernst Umhauer | Fabrice Luchini | Kristin Scott Thomas
Bruce says: “I’ve said it before – François Ozon is one of those filmmakers whose skills are immense but has yet to produce the masterpiece showcasing his talent. IN THE HOUSE is an expository film, one that centers on the
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Rating: 4 cats
Director: Stephan Elliott
Starring: Ben Barnes | Colin Firth | Jessica Biel | Katherine Parkinson | Kimberley Nixon | Kris Marshall | Kristin Scott Thomas
Bruce says: “Noel Coward’s magnificent plays have been source material for the screen since films were silent. In fact, the only other English speaking version of EASY VIRTUE was made by Alfred Hitchcock in 1928 (a Spanish version appeared on
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Rating: 5 cats
Director: Philippe Claudel
Starring: Elsa Zylberstein | Jean-Claude Arnaud | Kristin Scott Thomas | Laurent Grévill | Serge Hazanavivius
Bruce says: “It is always startling to find an actor who one respects but never would consider brilliant turn in one of the best performances in recent memory. Such is the case with Kristen Scott Thomas. Coincidentally I saw her
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Rating: 2.5 cats
Director: Francis Veber
Starring: Alice Taglioni | Daniel Auteuil | Gad Elmaleh | Kristin Scott Thomas | Virginie Ledoyen
Bruce says: “After the screening of THE VALET it was announced that Dreamworks had purchased the film for a Hollywood remake. Adam Sandler is my guess for the title role which is played by Gad Elmaleh. Like Jamel Debbouze (AMELIE,
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