Tag Archives: Cinema

Two actors, two very different messages

In the country that gave us Hollywood, it won’t come as a surprise that actors weigh in on the upcoming Presidential election. And I don’t even mean Clint Eastwood. First, Chuck Norris (plus wife). We haven’t heard from him in … Continue reading

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Film Review: “The Bourne Legacy”

To bridge the gap until the next James Bond film, the latest Jason Bourne adventure seemed like the perfect film at the perfect time. “The Bourne Legacy” is Bourne IV. I expected a lot as Bourne I through III were … Continue reading

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UNCENSORED: the anti-religious hate video with which it all began

I have been struggling with myself for a long time whether I shall post the unspeakable, disgusting, inflammatory hate video which has lead to the riots in the Middle East and North Africa. I have already pointed out the irony … Continue reading

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James Bond “Skyfall” Trailer

After the rather disappointing first teaser trailer, here is the first full trailer for “Skyfall”, the new James Bond film due for 26 October 2012. As a big fan of James Bond, it hurts me to say this, but I … Continue reading

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James Holmes: Could we have known it before?

After the midnight movie massacre in Aurora, Colorado, a frequently raised question is: Were there any warning signs in the person of James Holmes? Could we have known before that he was up to something sinister? Let’s look at what … Continue reading

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After Aurora, Two Questions for the Gun Lobby

Dear defenders of gun ownership in America, I have gotten used to the fact that in your interpretation, the 2nd amendment to the Bill of Rights dating from 1791 and reading “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of … Continue reading

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Ernest Borgnine, 1917-2012

If you can remember this movie, you are at least as old as me.

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Tom Cruise’s Secret Plan for Scientology

I admit that I like Tom Cruise, probably because he played the leading part in one of my all-time favourite movies, A Few Good Men. To many, Mr Cruise is a red rag because of his membership and active involvement … Continue reading

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Keira Knightley stole my Sweater

I used to have a beautiful blue sweater, which I can be seen wearing in this photo during a visit to Buskett Gardens in Malta. And then one day, it was gone. For months, I had been wondering where I … Continue reading

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British Cinemas show Special Film for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

For the upcoming 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne, cinemas throughout Britain are showing a special film dedicated to this unelected monarch: the film with the surprisingly honest title “The Dictator” is in theatres throughout the country now. … Continue reading

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