Tag: drama
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Review: Brighton Rock
REVIEW: In the second big screen adaptation of Graham Greene’s 1938 novel, Rowan Joffé’s Brighton Rock transports the classic murder thriller from the 1930s noir to the 1960s mods and rockers.
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Frankenstein (National Theatre Live)
London’s venerable Royal National Theatre broadcasts Danny Boyle’s Frankenstein.
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The Lincoln Lawyer
Based on the works of best-selling author Michael Connelly, The Lincoln Lawyer brings a strong ensemble cast of Matthew McConaughey, Ryan Phillippe, Marisa Tomei, John Leguizamo and William H. Macy in this latest legal procedural thriller.
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Carlos (Alliance Française French Film Festival 2011)
Acclaimed French filmmaker Olivier Assayas turns his lens to the infamous Carlos the Jackal, in the mini-series turned feature film Carlos. A hit at Cannes and a regular on the festival circuit, it makes its way to Australian audiences as part of the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2011.
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Never Let Me Go
After a nine year absence from filmmaking, director Mark Romanek brings Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 novel to the cinematic arena.
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Barney’s Version
Richard J. Lewis brings Mordecai Richler’s 1997 novel Barney’s Version to the big screen, with Paul Giamatti in the lead. Surrounded by a high profile cast, it tells the tale of the life of the titular character, in a story that has to be seen to be believed.
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Outside the Law (Alliance Française French Film Festival 2011)
Writer / director Rachid Bouchareb follows up his Cannes Film Festival François Chalais award-winning world war two film Days Of Glory with another explosive drama starring his trio of brothers Jamel Debbouze, Sami Bouajila and Roschdy Zem.
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The Water Magician
One of Kenji Mizoguchi’s earliest works is not only a great example of the art of benshi, but a strong voice for the strength of women in Meiji era Japan. Screened as part of the Bigpond Adelaide Film Festival and Screen Live, we present it here for International Women’s Day.
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Kiss Me Again (Baciami Ancora)
After dabbling with Hollywood and Will Smith’s dramatic efforts, Italian writer-director Gabriele Muccino returns to his earlier successes with this sequel to the 2001 comedy-drama The Last Kiss. Starring Stefano Accorsi and Vittoria Puccini, is this kiss as good as the first time?
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