Category Archives: United Kingdom

Michelle Phillips & Penelope Milford in “Valentino” [1977 UK/USA]

Posted on May 19, 2011 by TR

Ken Russell’s 1977 biopic of dancer/silent film star Rudolph Valentino is a mixed bag, artistically speaking – there are flashes of brilliance, while some scenes are rather pedestrian. However, the costumes and art direction contribute heavily towards making this a … Continue reading →

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Amanda Donohoe & Sammi Davis in “The Rainbow” [1989 UK]

Posted on April 2, 2011 by TR

Ken Russell was one of the more quirky directors in British Cinema – while his recent works have been ordinary, there was a time when he was making rather interesting films. I’m therefore moving backwards with his filmography, starting with … Continue reading →

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Marina Gatell in “Little Ashes” BR720 [2008 UK, Spain]

Posted on March 13, 2011 by TR

Paul Morrison’s 2008 biographical drama of three of the most famous artists of early 20th century Spain “Little Ashes” – Luis Buñuel (film maker), Salvador Dali (painter), and Federico García Lorca (poet/playright) follows their close friendship from university years, particularly … Continue reading →

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Kate Winslet and Rachel Griffiths in “Jude” [1996 UK]

Posted on January 31, 2011 by TR

My first British film review here had to be something special. This one is special alright, even if a bit ‘obscure’! It boasts some famous names not just from British cinema and television, but also English literature. This is Michael Winterbottom’s (of … Continue reading →

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