Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Usual Suspects

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

Amongst The Best Ever Gangster Films, 18 August 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I am not prone to hyperbole.The gangster pic genre has a long, distinguished history. The classic ingredients are often imitate, but rarely improved upon.Then came The … Continue reading →

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Superman Returns

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

Bloated Action Pic For Devotees Only, 17 August 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Firstly, my credentials. I enjoy an action pic along with the best of them. X men 3, XXX, etc, I can lie back and just enjoy … Continue reading →

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Saw 2

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

Volume Two Does Not Disappoint, 5 August 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom Like many others I was riveted by the original Saw from start to finish.The hallmarks of gore, sadism, horror, innovation and tight storytelling are back with a … Continue reading →

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Flightplan

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I am a huge Jodie Foster (and Sean Bean) fan. As such I was thoroughly looking forward to this film. Fosters’ range is her strength, whether it be in a straightforward thriller like Panic Room, … Continue reading →

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Casino Royale

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

Strong new character- same plot shortcomings, 18 November 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom I have seen every new Bond film since the late – 60’s and seen every one made.Like many, i was disappointed with the demise of Pierce … Continue reading →

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The Strip

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

An above average 50’s yarn, 31 July 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom These types off film were being hammered out weekly in the 1950’s. Superficially, there is little to distinguish this from the rest. However as it progresses, there … Continue reading →

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Roseanna’s Grave

Posted on March 24, 2011 by garylongden

A superb, classy, tragic comedy, 21 May 2006 Author: gary-444 from United Kingdom This film is one of those wonderful hidden gems that restore your faith in both film making and storytelling.The opening premise is that a mans’wife is soon … Continue reading →

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Fizz 6

Posted on March 23, 2011 by garylongden

Fizz 6 An invite from the Polesworth Poets  to the Lichfield Poets, of whom I am one, to perform at the Polesworth Abbey Refectory provided the ideal opportunity for me to visit a group, and a venue, which I had … Continue reading →

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Requiem For The Margarett Rose Abri Cafe, Digbeth

Posted on March 22, 2011 by garylongden

  The name always was a mouthful wasn’t it? Finding it was a bugger too. I can’t recall how I found out about it. It may simply have been a random Google search. But it came up,  Poetry and Espresso … Continue reading →

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Spoken Worlds 18/3

Posted on March 21, 2011 by garylongden

Spoken Worlds, Rangemore House,Burton-on-Trent  THIS was a valedictory occasion for the last “Spoken Worlds” to be held at this venue. The unavailability of Rangemore House going forwards has prompted a move to the Old Cottage Tavern, just a few hundred metres … Continue reading →

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