Category Archives: outsiders

Shoplifters (2018) – Palme d’Or Cannes – Director Kore-eda

Posted on December 31, 2019 by

I did not grasp all the richness of this film on my first viewing in the cinema. As a rule I make a point of not reading the reviews or synopsis before seeing a film. What struck me in the … Continue reading →

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THE FAREWELL ( 2019)

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

The Farewell Of all the films featuring an old woman that I have seen and written about none has coincided with my experiences as much as this film. I saw it in my local cinema on a Saturday at 18h … Continue reading →

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ETERNITY AND A DAY (1998)

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

There is a huge difference between my reactions to Eternity and a Day in my early 60s and now at 84. In 1998 Central Station was also released . At the time I focused my attentionon the representation of old … Continue reading →

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SWEET BEANS (2015)

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

I have been unable to attend the Brent U3A Film Group for a while but did manage it this month and saw Sweet Bean (2015). I had missed it at London Film Festival three years ago and looked forward to … Continue reading →

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