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The remains of the day

14. September 2008

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The remains of the day

Anthony Hopkins' supremely understated, wordless portrayal allows us to peek into Steven's repressed soul.


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Umberto D

10. September 2008

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Umberto D

Umberto D is a prime example of Italian Neo-Realism, and a great exploration into the human condition.


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The Others

7. September 2008

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The Others

It is in the darkness that much of the story lies.


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Casablanca

5. September 2008

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Casablanca

Casablanca is a film that has really walked far away from time and has sort of made its own place in history.


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Veronica Guerin

28. July 2008

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Veronica Guerin

A woman who stood against the mob and had to swallow a sour pill.


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Artificial Intelligence

26. June 2008

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Artificial Intelligence

An exceptional science fiction with a close to human perspective.


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Eternal Spotlessness of the Sunshine Mind by Karlie Chauffman

25. June 2008

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Eternal Spotlessness of the Sunshine Mind by Karlie Chauffman

A film that redefined everything that cinema was set out to do.


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21 Grams (2003)

13. April 2008

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21 Grams (2003)

The themes that bring about death and are always closely related to it our happiness, revenge, self doubt and sometimes free thinking also.


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My Blueberry Nights

1. April 2008

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My Blueberry Nights

This is not a film that will bring tears to your eyes. But it might bring in a strange beauty that is so common to many of Wong Kar Wai's films.


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Moulin Rouge

27. March 2008

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Moulin Rouge

The film has its moments of plot deviations but its intent is towards a greater love that the protagonists wish to see.


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Ray (2004)

27. March 2008

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Ray (2004)

There is a lot the director could have explored with the narrative itself but instead succumbing to the strength of the songs that Ray worked so hard to produce.


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Killer Of Sheep

24. March 2008

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Killer Of Sheep

The film like most of its contemporary art films is filled with several pauses. But these pauses provides the crux of most of the feelings in this film.


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Walk the Line

7. March 2008

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Walk the Line

The best excuse for seeing the film is the terrific performances of Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, who, as Johnny and June, makes this film come alive.


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Gangs of New York

5. March 2008

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Gangs of New York

The Butcher puts a mark on Leo's face for causing him pain. The resulting montage of Leo trying to get better is really very cathartic.


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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

2. March 2008

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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

The camera begins with a shot from Bauby's point of view capturing even tears from this very cynical yet endearing man.


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