Category Archives: Major Actresses

Audrey Tautou in “Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles” 720p [2004 France]

Posted on December 13, 2010 by TR

Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s charming 2004 romantic drama, “Un Long Dimanche de Fiançailles” [Eng. Title: A Very Long Engagement] won a clutch of Césars the following year. And this is surely one of those films you must watch with your spouse or lover – trust me – you will be rewarded! Continue reading →

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Giovanna Mezzogiorno in “Vincere” BR720 [2009, Italy]

Posted on December 13, 2010 by TR

Veteran director Marco Bellocchio’s sumptuous epic, “Vincere” [Eng. Title: Win] is a historical drama about the former Italian dictator Benitto Mussolini and the deeply held secret of his first marriage to Ida Dalser – before he became Il Duce. The film won several awards, for flawless direction, exquisite cinematography, haunting soundtrack, and the performance by its lead actors, including the gorgeous and highly talented actress playing Ida – Giovanna Mezzogiorno.
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Habitación en Roma by Julio Medem BR1080p [2010 Spain] – Elena Anaya and Natasha Yarovenko

Posted on December 8, 2010 by TR

Time to review the great Julio Medem’s most recent release – his 2010 romantic drama, “Habitación en Roma” [Eng. title: Room in Rome].. The film is at least partly inspired by the 2004 Chilean drama, ‘En la Cama‘, acknowledged by Sr. … Continue reading →

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Der Baader Meinhof Komplex [Germany, France 2008] BR720p

Posted on December 7, 2010 by TR

I found Uli Edel’s 2008 gripping political drama, “Der Baader Meinhof Komplex” [Eng. Title: The Baader Meinhof Complex] quite informative actually – until this film, I only vaguely remember the RAF [Rote Armee Fraktion, or Red Army Faction], an utlra … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Valeria Marini in “Bambola”

Posted on December 5, 2010 by TR

Valeria Marini I simply couldn’t resist making this tribute after re-watching this film..! This is a compilation of some of the scenes of the very, very ‘feminine’ Valeria Marini from the 1996 Bigas Luna film, “Bambola”. I used the film’s original … Continue reading →

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