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July 16, 2013
Screen Test
Thirty years ago cartoonist Alison Bechdel came up with a simple test for movies to see whether women had a proper role. It's not significant of whether a film is great or not but you'd be amazed by how many films fail.
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July 12, 2013
A Field in England
Ben Wheatley's latest project was released simultaneously on TV, DVD, VOD and in the cinema. Here I talk to the executive producer of the film about whether this bold strategy is working.
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July 9, 2013
What The Butler Saw
I've been sniffy in the past about the acting exploits of Gerard Butler but his latest role has really impressed me.
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July 5, 2013
My Favourite Movie Music
I'm currently doing a tour with the CBSO playing some of my favourite film music - some of my choices like Silent Running and Planet Of The Apes might seem a little left field. What are your favourite unconventional movie scores?
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July 2, 2013
Cloud Atlas Revisited
Cloud Atlas is coming out on DVD and I've just watched it again. It's still a flawed film but I found it much better on second viewing. Have you seen it and which other films have improved on repeat screenings?
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June 28, 2013
The Flop Formula
World War Z and After Earth are predicted to be huge financial flops this summer - but I see things differently.
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June 25, 2013
Battle Of The Sexes
There's a terrific documentary out this week called Battle Of The Sexes - it chronicles a famous tennis match but it's much more than a film about sport. Which documentaries have inspired you?
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June 21, 2013
Feedback on Filmmakers Apologies, Offensive Movie Characters and Best Super Anti-Heroes
Here I pick out some of the best responses to the threads currently running on the Kermode Uncut blog.
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June 18, 2013
Man Of Steel - Your Verdict
The long awaited Superman reboot Man Of Steel opened at the weekend. I liked it in parts but some people seem to REALLY hate it. Where do you stand?
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June 14, 2013
Yes Or No?
The excellent political drama No starring Gael Garcia Bernal is out on DVD this Monday. It uses antiquated video cameras to capture the spirit of the time but does the medium suit the message?
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