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The Famous Five (1978-1979)

Surprisingly charming version of Blyton's stories re-set in the 1970s. The whole thing was done better by the 90s series. This series is still enjoyable, though, and the theme tune always evokes a wave of nostalgia for me.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Father (2017)

Quite good. I haven't a clue what it means!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Found (2012)

Much more interesting than I thought it was going to be, the strength of the movie lies in its never deviating from Marty's point of view, so that we identify completely with the character and how he sees the world.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Frankenweenie (1984)

Quite absurdly pleasing short film. A must-see!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Gainsbourg (Vie héroïque) (2010)

Innovative biopic. Kacey Mottet Klein was great as the young Lucien in the first 20 minutes of the film.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Garra Charrúa (2012)

Charming and educational. The Uruguayans clearly have a superior culture.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Genç pehlivanlar (2016)

A superb documentary about an amazing group of athletes.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Good Son (1993)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Hjartasteinn (2016)

This film is unusual in dealing substantially with the non-homosexual youth who is the object of same-sex attraction, and for this it deserves credit as a realistic portrayal. It's a bit of a downer, because everyone seems to be constantly inflicting sexual shame on everyone else - the kids inflict shame on their mother, for example. If only everyone stopped heaping damned sexual shame on each other, everyone could live sane and happy lives...

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Jak dostat tatínka do polepsovny (1978)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Just Pals (1920)

A sentimental tale of two hobos - one a man, the other a young boy - who become inseparable. The adult hobo, Bim (Buck Jones), repeatedly insists on doing the right thing, but discovers each time that no good deed ever goes unpunished by the 'virtuous' townsfolk. Of course, eventually the townsfolk see the error of their ways, but not before nearly lynching poor Bim. The relation between Bim and Bill (Georgie Stone) is very nicely portrayed.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Just William (1994-1995)

What really makes this production is Oliver Rokison, who turns out an astonishingly fine performance as William. Highly recommended.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Knowing (2009)

This is a decent science fiction movie which confronts what, for us, must be the worst catastrophe we can imagine: the destruction of the entire world. No last minute reprieve either - no shallow, cocksure all-American hero with muscles on his muscles to save us all at the last moment. This is a very cerebral film, which seems to suggest that nothing is wholly meaningless or wasted, but that everything is connected in some great plan. Nicolas Cage is superb, and Chandler Canterbury shows his acting mettle, particularly in the very moving final scene between father and son.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963)

50s comedies about families, such as "Father Knows Best", always told the story from the point of view of the adults. What made this series unique was that it took the point of view of the boys. Furthermore, this was in many ways the last gasp of an era when boys could still be boys, shortly before the onrush of modern feminism. How people view this series will thus depend very much on how they view social developments since the early 60s. Those who subscribe to the progressivist assumption that the present is more 'enlightened' than the past (ha ha ha) will be inclined to find reasons to denigrate it. But others will see the series for what it is: a gem and an absolute classic.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Loneliest Runner (1976)

Lance Kerwin's mother in this film is a complete ogress. She's right about one thing though: her husband really should 'man up' - not by disciplining his son but by asserting a bit of authority over his wife! Lance Kerwin gives a sensitive and moving performance in this excellent film.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Love Does Grow On Trees (2008)

Quite amusing.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Man tänker sitt (2009)

An enigmatic film with some beautiful cinematography. I think this movie has hidden depths and will repay multiple viewings.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Marzipan (2007)

I rather like this short film. It reminds me of the myth of the Maenads, but in this one the boys rebel at the end, which is great! The film has a beautiful look to it as well. In any case, one must see it for the marzipan sculptures.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Mia aioniotita kai mia mera (1998)

A ponderous film in which the protagonist, Alexander, a man who knows he is dying and has very little time left, tries to find some meaning in the recollected fragments of his life, whilst spending his last day out of hospital with a young boy, an Albanian immigrant who has been driven from his own home, and whom Alexander rescues first from the police and then from what seems to be a criminal gang which sells street children to desparate childless couples. When the young boy's friend Selim is found dead, the street kids have a sort of funeral where they burn his belongings, in a rather haunting and lovely scene. I feel this movie has hidden depths, and will repay more than one viewing.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Milo (2017)

Matthew Johnson does a superb job in a difficult role.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

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