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DRIVING MADELEINE

DRIVING MADELEINE Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Christian Clarion Stars: Line Renaud, Dany Boon, Alice Isaaz, Jeremie Leheurte. It would be easy to dismiss this charming crowd-pleasing little film as a Gallic variation of the Oscar winning Driving Miss Daisy, but this French drama, which screened during the recent Alliance Francaise French Film Festival, is… Continue Reading »

THE VOLCANO

Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Alexandre Coffre Stars: Dany Boon, Valerie Bonneton, Denis Menochet, Albert Delpy. Dany Boon is one of France’s most popular stars of comedy films, and to prove his versatility he moves between romantic comedies like A Perfect Plan through to slapstick farces like Welcome To The Sticks and Nothing To Declare,… Continue Reading »

CHALLENGERS

CHALLENGERS Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Luca Guaganigmo Stars: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’Connor. Italian filmmaker Luca Guaganigmo doesn’t repeat himself, but most of his films deal with connections. Whether it be the relationship between Elio and Oliver in the gay themed Call Me By Your Name, the various characters in the sundrenched setting of… Continue Reading »

BACK TO BLACK

BACK TO BLACK Reviewed by GREG KING Director: San Taylor-Johnson Stars: Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O’Connell, Lesley Manville, Therica Wilson-Read, Bronson Webb. British singer Amy Winehouse found success through her songs and won numerous Grammy Awards in her brief career. She was a talented musician who succumbed to her demons and vices, and suffered… Continue Reading »

ROBOT DREAMS

ROBOT DREAMS Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Pablo Berger Almost wordless, Robot Dreams is an unexpected delight and quite charming animated film that captures the spirit of those silent films of yesteryear. Robot Dreams is a touching ode to friendship, connection, the pain of loss, and the need to move on in life. It’s not… Continue Reading »

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