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New British Cinema Quarterly Annual 2010

Ah, Britain! Land of snarky but usually intelligent critics and beautifully-designed magazines! And home to a film industry perpetually beating up on itself. Although every country’s film industry has its ups and downs, there seems to be an inordinate amount … Continue reading

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Submarine

Submarine (Director: Richard Ayoade): The debut feature from actor-comedian Richard Ayoade (The IT Crowd) wears its heart, and its influences, on its sleeve. Wes Anderson looms large, and behind him, Hal Ashby and Francois Truffaut, but Submarine still manages to … Continue reading

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The Trip

The Trip (Director: Michael Winterbottom): Hastily edited down from its original form as a six-episode television series made for the BBC, Michael Winterbottom’s latest collaboration with Coogan and Brydon is a great showcase for their improvisational talent, but the plot … Continue reading

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Radio On

Radio On (Director: Christopher Petit): A few years ago, I picked up this DVD, likely for the same reason as Plexifilm decided to put it out: an amazing soundtrack featuring songs by Bowie, Kraftwerk, Lene Lovich, Wreckless Eric, Ian Dury … Continue reading

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In The Loop

In The Loop was released on DVD in Canada on November 10 by Alliance Films and will come out January 10, 2010 in the US. You can help Toronto Screen Shots by buying it from Amazon.ca or Amazon.com. In The … Continue reading

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