Michael J Roberts - Writer, musician, existentialist. Passionate about fine film from any era, especially le cinéma de France.
Sydney
Joined July 2014
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Julien Duvivier was a master.
This is one of many of his great films.
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It took me a while to get here, but so glad I discovered this gem from the underrated Jack Clayton.
Why it is not better known is beyond me - it's remarkable.
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Some love for a great French film and a post Poetic Realism gem. Beautiful French noir.
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Fine and overlooked noir. Fabulous Fontaine and Surly Burt are a great mix.
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The first version of The Postman Always Rings Twice is probably not what you think and has quite the story to tell!! Sacré Bleu!
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On the occasion of Marilyn's 100th birthday, I took a close look at this masterpiece.
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#CMBA
Martin Ritt made a great war film, so far ahead of its time, and disowned it!
How does that work? 🙂
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#CMBA Douglas Sirk late masterpiece, The Tarnished Angels.
The wild blue yonder meets black and white sombre.
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Having a Losey period and enjoying some of Blacklist Joe's brilliant European masterpieces.
Add in Jeanne Moreau and the joy is doubled.
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One of the modern giants gone.
Vale Robert Redford and thanks for the indelible mark you made on American cinema.
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I guess we've all been rewatching Gene Hackman films recently... so cool, so reliable, even in slick blockbusters he made bold, brave choices. A one of a kind actor.
Vale Gene.
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Latest post... When Zimmy meets Timmy.
Why Dylan is still elusive for filmmakers...
#ACompleteUnknown
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As good as A Complete Unknown is, and it's very good, this is a better film by the Coen's on the same scene.
Llewyn may be Brian to Bob's Jesus.
Either way this is a brilliant companion piece to Mangold's fine effort.
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As good as A Complete Unknown is, and it's very good, this is a better film by the Coen's on the same scene.
Llewyn may be Brian to Bob's Jesus.
Either way this is a brilliant companion piece to Mangold's fine effort.
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This fine film was overlooked in 1966.
It feels pretty apt today.
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Just posted in my Latest Reviews section. Another Film Noir classic. An underrated gem.
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Vale the great James Earl Jones.
Saw him in a Gore Vidal play in 2012 on Broadway with Angela Lansbury, Candice Bergen and other great actors. Unforgettable.
Here's a shout out to one of the many films he improved with his presence. R.I.P
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