Before Sunrise (1995)
Two strangers on a train, and then …
As happens with women &/or men:
A brief encounter ensues.
I wonder what they’ll choose?
Will they ever meet again? Read More
Before Sunset (2004)
Now they’re back nine years hence,
After Linklater left us in suspense.
Like a creature malign,
There’s old enemy: time,
Making the encounter beautifully intense. Read More
The Great Gatsby (2013)
An orgy of colour. A stunning feast for the eyes.
(Coming from Baz, that’s of course no surprise)
It lacks some of the novel’s depth,
But I’m by no means bereft,
It’s deliciously opulent, with so many highs! Read More
Broken (2013)
Eloise Laurence: a magnificent debut,
A nuanced performance, so emotionally true.
The film is terrific,
Some situations are horrific:
That these characters must go through. Read More
A Place For Me (2012)
A fam of writers (except the mother),
Complicated relationships with each other.
Their journeys: insightful,
Performances: delightful.
(Young Wolff’s terrific as the brother). Read More
Iron Man 3 (2013)
A more personal journey for Stark,
Black mixing good humour with dark,
A huge character twist,
Will have some fans pissed,
But for fun’s sake this film hits the mark.
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The Place Beyond the Pines (2012)
Such a superb film for the first hour,
After that, it loses so much power,
(Among a cast that’s most fine …
Gosling and Mendelsohn shine)
Inferior latter parts made my admiration sour. Read More
The Hunt (2012)
This film will get to your soul:
As a lie gets out of control.
The performances: magic,
The story: tragic,
As the damage takes it toll. Read More
Song for Marion (2012)
Dying Marion radiates joy (never less),
And poor Arthur’s a bit of a mess,
This film’s a delight,
It get’s the balance right,
Will you laugh AND cry? Oh yes! Read More
Haute Cuisine (2012)
Hortense’s cooking for the Prez of France,
She doesn’t care about budgets/finance,
There isn’t much plot,
But food porn its got:
It’ll have you in a gluttonous trance. Read More