Author Archives: Jay Kerr

Three Blind Mice

Three Blind Mice (Director: Matthew Newton): Three naval officers go on a 24-hour shore-leave in Sydney. Before they ship out for Iraq they plan to have a night on the town. There’s an uneasy tension in each of the officers … Continue reading

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AMC Theatres Have Terrible Projection

Cross-posted from Jay’s personal blog, Bombippy.com. Visit for more reviews of poorly-projected first run films! Why do I have to visit a film festival or a home theatre to watch a movie projected properly? I’m sick of going to AMC … Continue reading

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Genova

Genova (2008, Director: Michael Winterbottom): Genova is a psychological drama about a father (Colin Firth) and his two daughters Perla Haney-Jardine and Willa Holland) who struggle with the tragic loss of their mother (Hope Davis). Firth’s character thinks that a … Continue reading

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It Might Get Loud

It Might Get Loud (2008, Director: Davis Guggenheim): There has never been a proper documentary film made about the guitar. Director Davis Guggenheim thought it would be interesting to examine the unique guitar sound of three guitar legends — Jimmy … Continue reading

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RocknRolla

RocknRolla (2008, Director: Guy Ritchie): I’m a fan of Guy Ritchie’s British gangster films and RocknRolla is one entertaining movie. There are the usual double-crosses, multiple story lines, Tarantino-like dialogue and the impressive ensemble cast — Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, … Continue reading

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