Rita, Sue and Bob Too (Alan Clarke 1986)
Posted on February 06 at 19.10, 2005 by Eric Mahleb
High on social criticism and realism, Alan Clarke’s influential film has been praised for its matter of fact depiction of working class life in Yorkshire, providing an honest look at behaviours and attitudes in an increasingly socially segregated society. In spite of this, i found the film tedious and cold…
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Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Pedro Almodovar 1988)
Posted on December 29 at 14.03, 2004 by Eric Mahleb
Eager to refresh and refine my knowledge of one of Europe’s most acclaimed directors, I made my way down to South Bank last night, where the NFT is currently running a special on Almodovar.
Playing in NFT1 was Almodovar’s 1988 sweet and funny farce about Pepa, a 40 something actress who, dumped by her boyfriend, tries to understand why and in the process, manages to rediscover her dignity and pride.
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The Draughtsman’s Contract (Peter Greenaway 1982)
Posted on July 06 at 13.00, 2004 by Eric Mahleb
Peter Greenaway has built his entire career out of making intellectual and extremely well crafted and calculated films with limited audience appeal. The Draughtsman’s Contract, Greenaway’s first feature, has somptuous decors and costumes, incredibly sharp and witty dialogues, and a narrative that requires the viewer’s active involvement. Definitively not for everyone’s taste.
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