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5 years, 3 months ago
Flame in the Streets
A union boss fights racial discrimination in his job but has to face up to his own deeper prejudices when his daughter falls in love with a Jamaican teacher. This movie is a very enjoyable and courageous one about racism in London in the early 1960's. It presents an interesting scenario for the union rep played by the great John Mills who champions the cause of the black people for their hard work at their factory but he changes his mind when he discovers his own daughter wants to marry one of them. The daughter's mother is truly vile in the way she talks about black people and shows herself to be a shameful mother. Things come to a head during a fireworks bash when the local troublemakers start picking on a black man in a car and it gets out of hand quite quickly. Unlike the American counterpart 'Guess Who's Coming To Dinner', this doesn't pull any punches and really shows the ugliness of racism. The cast all give great performances especially the beautiful Sylvia Syms as the daughter. Wilfrid Brambell of Steptoe & Son fame has a small role with a blink or you'll miss it cameo by Barbara Windsor. Well worth seeing.
5 years, 3 months ago
Blinded by the Light
Javed is a Pakistani teenager who experiences racial and economic turmoil while living in Luton, England, in 1987. He writes poetry as a way to escape the intolerance of his hometown and the stubborn views of his traditional father. When a classmate introduces him to the music of Bruce Springsteeen, Javed sees parallels between the singer's powerful lyrics and his own working-class environment. Springsteen's melodies soon inspire Javed to find his own voice and follow his dreams. This is the kind of movie that wears it's heart on it's sleeve. It has no problem being a little silly and even it's most serious subject matter never feels too heavy. This is a feel good movie through and through that uses it's more dramatic elements as a backdrop, not just for Javed's story, but the story of a society facing a tough economy, with job losses and racism against immigrants. The movie touches on numerous subjects, from tradition and family versus going after one's dreams, to the economic woes that many faced during this time in the UK. It's all balanced well, if it lacks nuance. But it's hard to ignore the spirit of the movie, a spirit that translates Javed, his friends, and their families from the lyrics of Springsteen's music, a perfect combination that shows that it wasn't just America that could relate to his music, but anyone facing these same hardships. Excellent acting from the whole cast. Blinded By The Light may not come off as the most memorable movie of the year, but it's certainly worth going to check out.
5 years, 3 months ago
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Yesterday (2019)

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5 years, 4 months ago
Yesterday (2019)
Jack Malik is a struggling singer-songwriter in an English seaside town whose dreams of fame are rapidly fading, despite the fierce devotion and support of his childhood best friend, Ellie. After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, Jack wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed. Performing songs by the greatest band in history to a world that has never heard them, Jack becomes on overnight sensation with a little help from his agent. I consider myself a big Beatles fan so I was so excited for this movie. It exceeded my expectations. Is it a perfect movie? No, absolutely not. But in an age of superhero movies and musical biopics, to have such an original idea be brought to life about a band that is seemingly larger than life was a joy to watch. It is undoubtedly the two main leads in Himesh Patel and the lovely Lily James that turns this from a solid to a very good movie as they have such great chemistry together. The movie also reminds you how timeless the Beatles' music is, being a fan I have to say you come to re-appreciate the genius of Paul, George, Ringo and John. If you are not a Beatles fan (how can you not be?), the movie will undoubtedly lose some of it's effect and charm, but it will still carry itself through guest appearances by Ed Sheeran and some funny sequences. Overall it's a brilliant feel-good movie that is paired with some of the greatest songs ever written! Definitely watch it!
5 years, 4 months ago
5 years, 4 months ago
It: Chapter Two
Defeated by members of the Losers' Club, the evil clown Pennywise returns 27 years later to terrorize the town of Derry, Maine, once again. Now adults, the childhood friends have long since gone their separate ways. But when people start disappearing, Mike Hanlon calls the others home for one final stand. Damaged by scars from the past, the united Losers must conquer their deepest fears to destroy the shape-shifting Pennywise - now more powerful than ever. This movie is overhyped and overlong! The first hour was mostly OK, casting was spot on, they all had great chemistry together. Though the first scene was nonsensical in the story of Pennywise from what the first movie established. However the last 90+ mins just dragged on and on and it made me nearly fall asleep. Firstly they should've minimised flashbacks, instead they dedicated long sequences that added nothing. Pennywise was laughable and not scary in the slightest. The plot was so boring it felt like it was ripped from a bad 90's horror movie and the way Pennywise was ultimately defeated had me cringing. A poor sequel in the end.
5 years, 4 months ago
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Spellbound

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8/10

Hellraiser/Hellbound: Hellraiser II

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7/10

Ready or Not

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5 years, 4 months ago
Ready or Not
Grace couldn't be happier after she marries the man of her dreams at his family's luxurious estate. There's just one catch - she must now hide from midnight until dawn while her new in-laws hunt her down with guns, crossbows and other weapons. As Grace desperately tries to survive the night, she soon finds a way to turn the tables on her not-so-lovable relatives. This tries to be a mixture of a comedy and a horror movie and fails at both. The movie is never atmospheric, intense or scary enough to be a great horror movie. The movie is never clever, surprising or vibrant enough to be an entertaining comedy movie. Even by poor b-movie standards, the story of this film is completely ridiculous. It's not all bad though. The settings look great and especially the mansion where the sinister hide and seek game takes place is really gorgeous, including hidden hallways and elegant gardens. The movie features a few intense action scenes that make you root for the desperate lead character. The movie has a fast pace and doesn't overstay its welcome with plodding storytelling. Lead actress Samara Weaving does her best with a poor script and has enough charisma to be the only great actress in this movie. Overall it's just a shallow action movie with a few gore elements.
5 years, 4 months ago
5 years, 4 months ago
Fixed Bayonets!
During the Korean War, an entire division of soldiers is forced to withdraw down a mountain, with a few dozen troops left behind to fend off enemy forces. One of the platoon members, Corp. Denno, is reluctant to end the life of another person, but, as soldier after soldier falls, he must learn both how to kill and how to act as a commanding officer. In addition to facing enemy troops, Denno and his remaining men have to contend with an icy descent down treacherous terrain. Director Samuel Fuller had fought in the Second World War and put his field experience to good use in directing this low budget movie set in Korea during the Korean War. There is some good acting and a lot of grit in this simple war movie, which concentrates on this small body of men and their struggle against the odds. The movie title refers to the time when close combat is at hand, and soldiers have to fix bayonets to the ends of their rifles to defend themselves against the enemy, as firing is no longer possible because the enemy is only a few feet away. The studio certainly built an elaborate set for all the action. It's one of the more impressive of the period and allows Fuller a lot of unhampered camera movement to film the continuous action. He did very well with the low budget he got and should be congratulated for his effort. A great Korean war movie.
5 years, 4 months ago
Air Force One (1997)
Enroute back to the States from Russia, Russian Nationals hijack the President's plane and hold him and his family (as well as most of his staff) hostage aboard Air Force One in order to release a captured General. A very clichéd but interesting movie with a two-fisted President of the United States played by Harrison Ford literally taking on terrorism himself on board his jet, Air Force One. It's a story that hooks you in and keeps you involved all the way. It could have been trimmed down but the better-than-average action scenes help make up for that. And although Wolfgang Petersen does a nifty job of directing, turning the President of the U.S. into an action hero performing stunts that seasoned stuntmen must have been hired for, does stretch credibility a good deal! Not bad as an action thriller.
5 years, 4 months ago
5 years, 4 months ago
The Terrornauts
An observatory is transported to an asteroid after sending signals to it, where scientists discover strange beings who intend to destroy the earth. This turns out to be one of the cheapest and silliest British science fiction movies ever made. It is embarrassing to watch. It's a low budget production with wobbly sets and production values which are far below par. It actually looks cheaper than the episodes of Doctor Who that they were shooting at the same time. The special effects are so bad you'll laugh at them. The Robby the Robot rip-off that rolls and wobbles all over the place as well as the dodgy explosive effects and the green-skinned aliens who look like they're wearing bath rugs on their heads are pathetic. The cast turns up a few faces of interest, most notably Charles Hawtrey and Patricia Hayes who make up a kind of comic double act to comment on the action. If you want to watch an unintentional comedy then give this a whirl. Otherwise you really need to give it a wide berth.
5 years, 4 months ago
Hammer the Toff
Upper class sleuth The Toff tries to help a young woman Susan reunite with her missing uncle who's been targeted by criminals that are after his steel formula. Previously thought to have been a lost movie, this is a very well made low budget crime drama revolving around the Honourable Richard Rollinson aka The Toff. The character is basically like The Saint and is probably a rip-off considering he has a sigil like him as well (a top hat, monocle and cigarette holder). Considering that there were 60 novels about The Toff, it's a shame that only 2 movies were made about him (this one and it's sequel Salute The Toff). The storyline in this movie is exciting and has a fast pace to it as The Toff comes up against an East End Robin Hood like figure called The Hammer. I was engrossed in the plot and it ends with a satisfying finale as the criminal is apprehended by the police. John Bentley makes for a likable hero with the beautiful Patricia Dainton as the damsel in distress. I really hope to see the sequel one of these days.
5 years, 4 months ago
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5 years, 4 months ago
The Mind of Mr. Soames
John Soames has been since birth in a 30-year coma until a groundbreaking cure by Dr. Bergen who stimulates his brain to awaken. The problem is that the brain comes alive for the first time in a baby state of mind, and when Soames comes back to the waking world, he assumes the mental state of a young child. The journey, documented by a television crew, backfires when Dr. Bergen attempts to speed up his rate of maturation. Although slow-paced and deliberately bloodless, this movie remains a much underrated gem in the annals of Amicus Studios. Terence Stamp's performance alone is worth the price of admission. How easy it would have been for a lesser actor to look awfully foolish playing a baby in an adult's body (complete with man-sized pink baby grow). Yet Stamp brings remarkable conviction to the role, making us believe his every action and reaction throughout the movie. Robert Vaughan is also very good as Dr Bergen. It is never a truly exciting movie, aiming for an intentionally low-key and unsensational tone throughout. It is however thoroughly absorbing, thought-provoking and thanks to its earnest performances very believable. As unfairly overlooked gems go, they don't come more unfairly overlooked than this movie and as such it's well worth taking a look.
5 years, 4 months ago
The House in Marsh Road
A spirit called "Patrick" haunts a house on a lonely country road. The house is inherited by Jean Linton, whose husband, David, is an unreliable heavy-drinking would-be author. Believing the house to be valuable and wishing to inherit, David plans with local sexpot Mrs Stockley to dispose of Jean. But "Patrick" has other ideas...... This is a great low budget British potboiler with a supernatural edge. It's quite unusual to see a movie like this which plays up the thriller aspects of the storyline while downplaying the supernatural elements. Certainly there are no special effects or anything here, just a few spooky scenes of plates smashing and the like. Patricia Dainton gives a typically assured performance as the put-upon wife, and Sam Kydd is reliable in support as always. Director Montgomery Tully keeps things moving nicely along as well and it builds up to a fiery climax in the house. A really enjoyable movie with a solid story.
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5 years, 4 months ago
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The Family Way (1966)

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5 years, 4 months ago
The Family Way (1966)
Young newlyweds Arthur and Jenny Fitton want nothing more than to get their marriage started on the right foot. But before they can depart for their honeymoon in Spain, they have to spend their first night together at the home of Arthur's parents, Ezra and Lucy. The couple are prevented from having any intimacy, but it only gets worse. They find out that their trip to Spain is canceled, which sets the tone for a rocky few weeks. Hugely ahead of its time in many ways, this movie by Roy Boulting is another British product of note from the swinging sixties, this time concerning a young couple who run into problems trying to consummate their marriage. Hywel Bennett and Hayley Mills play the newlyweds, who have to move in with her parents (and their thin walls!). As well as treating the subject with humour as well as sensitivity, the movie touches on a number of other subjects - the sexuality of more than one of the male characters, the possibility of unspoken infidelities in the past, and so on. The two main leads are fantastic and so is the rest of the cast which includes an arrogant Barry Foster, Liz Frazer, John Mills and Last of the Summer Wine's John Comer. A very good movie indeed!
5 years, 4 months ago
The Cotton Club
The lives of various characters intersect at Harlem's renowned Cotton Club. Handsome horn player Dix Dwyer falls for Vera Cicero, the stunning girlfriend of famous gangster Dutch Schultz. Meanwhile Dix's brother, Vincent, falls in with Schultz's crew, while Owney Madden, the jazz venue's proprietor, has his own mob ties. Although Dix goes on to become a Hollywood actor, his life doesn't get any less complicated or dangerous. This is a shallow uninvolving story about the famous club in Harlem, New York and the broad caricatures that frequented it. It looked good but it didn't grip me at all. I was checking the clock constantly due to the slow pace and scattered story. Despite the movie's stylish period look and some nice jazz music, it doesn't feel authentic. The characters often seem like parodies of characters from 1930's movies rather than wholly formed characters of their own who actually lived in that time. The great cast which has Richard Gere and Bob Hoskins is totally wasted on such a dreary story. I wanted to like it but I couldn't.
5 years, 4 months ago
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5/10

Dulcima

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5 years, 4 months ago
Dulcima
Dulcima is a carefree young woman who begins working as housekeeper on a run-down Gloucestershire farm owned by the miserly Mr. Parker. The farmer quickly becomes enamoured of the pretty and lively girl and invites her to live-in. They begin a sexual relationship, which becomes strained when he discovers her affections for a local gamekeeper. Interspersed with humour and comedic situation there is a darker aspect to how deceit and lust can end in tragedy, but for most part the light hearted aspect of this great movie will definitely elevate your mood. Carol White is fine as the titular character. She perfectly captures a mixture of idealistic virtues and down-to-earth practicality, and she'd be a stand-out if her role wasn't eclipsed by that of the excellent John Mills, who really has a ball with his part as a rogue-ish farmer. There are outstanding location shots of Gloucesteshire villages. The shocking ending really took me by surprise. Quite an underrated movie and well worth watching.
5 years, 4 months ago
A Dark Song
A bitter and grieving woman Sophia rents an isolated house in rural Wales in order to convince short-tempered occultist Joseph Solomon to lead her in a grueling, months-long rite dictated from The Book of Abramelin to summon her guardian angel in order to extract revenge for the death of her son. This movie started out great. The story was engaging and interesting. I loved the subtlety with which the scary moments were shown. I enjoyed the relationship dynamic between the two leads as they traversed the increasingly complicated ritual. Then the ending happened! I have never seen an ending so completely at odds with the rest of the movie. That had to be the stupidest depiction of an angel I have ever seen. I wanted to laugh out loud as soon as I saw it which completely undid any of the fear that I had experienced throughout the rest of the movie. It's a hell of a shame that the last 15 mins destroys the good stuff that had been before it.
5 years, 4 months ago
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5/10

Spare the Rod

7/10


5 years, 4 months ago
Spare the Rod
John Saunders who is a supply teacher with progressive anti-corporal punishment views, arrives to take up a post at Worrell Street School in a socially deprived area of East London. He is assigned a class of pupils in their last year before leaving school and finds himself in charge of a group of rebellious, badly-behaved teenagers from poor home backgrounds, with no interest in education, who register their defiance of authority by fighting, throwing classroom furniture around, whistling and laughing during bible readings and smoking in class. He tries the friendly approach to get on their side but will his plan work? This is an interesting little school drama with a much grittier edge than expected. There's no sugar coating here, just a proper look at the issue of school discipline and one which shows both sides of the approach without preaching. Light entertainer Max Bygraves is an odd choice for the central role and while he's not a great actor he does well with his approach here and comes across as likable. Donald Pleasance and especially Geoffrey Keen are a right pair of bastards who enjoy punishing the kids with the cane. A young Richard O'Sullivan and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) round up the main cast. Things build to a suitably fraught climax which is well worth the wait. Although Max Bygraves didn't take part in many movies, this is probably his best role. It's worth seeking out if you have a chance.
5 years, 4 months ago
5 years, 4 months ago

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