The Deep Blue Sea

*Huge sigh* So many good reviews about this film, from people whose opinion I respect and usually agree with. My review: dull, dull, boring and dull. I actually feel quite confused because I had such an opposite reaction. I found myself actively d...

Jack Goes Boating

I have to declare an interest in that I think I could happily watch Philip Seymour Hoffman in anything, at any time. This is a very gently-done look at two relationships - one slowly developing and the other slowly disintegrating. Jack is awkward ...

Le Quattro Volte

A totally extraordinary film. There is no dialogue, apart from background conversations among the Calabrian villagers, and so there is no need for subtitles. Nobody addresses the camera. There is no plot. There is no beginning, middle or end. Dail...