Sandy’s Film Reviews

656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.

Before Sunrise (1995): A lovely film, intelligent, witty and compassionate. Along with its successor, BEFORE SUNSET, provides a realistic portrayal of human relations. Spontaneous dialogue added by the two young actors enriches the script and adds credibility.
Tears for Sale (Charleston and Vendetta) (2008): It checked no boxes for me! This silly, Serbian fairytale is just that!
Before Sunset (2004): Very likeable. A fine film, interesting, dense, realistic & witty; unexpected. A great screenplay with real, spontaneous exchanges & a great story; very convincing. Intense dialogue.
Kim Cattrall - Sexual Intelligence (2005): Overall sensible & faintly informative, but multiple "talking heads" providing various views don't add up to an "intelligent" movie. Even less intelligent were Kim's random appearances for continuity.
What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015): Outstanding & intense with real depth, like the music itself. A powerful film, but upsetting in many ways. Outstanding rare footage of many concerts enriched by piercing commentaries by her daughter and Stokely Carmichael's widow, Abazza. Great extras.
Black & White & Sex (2012): About people rather than sex, but specific exchanges occur between the Interviewer (Winter) & the women. Demonstrates the revolution in the "world's oldest industry"since legalisation. All the women are likeable, interesting, intelligent and often funn
Dreamers, The (2003): Well–made & well–acted but but "plot" is almost non–existent. Trivialises important political events. Much running in and out of well–painted doors.
Fistful of Dollars, A (1964): Beautiful print of the great classic–even has a jester! A sort of western "ballet" – or maybe chess? Defines "cool". As fresh as in 1964. They sadly don't make these anymore, as we live in a world where violence triumphs over wit.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Rewind This! (2013): A bit rough & one rather tired of the innumerable nutty interviewees. However, a valuable record of a world now almost gone
Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (2017): Fascinating true story of Marston & his wife and lover. Rather convincing; especially that the two women lived together for 38 years after Marston died. Well–told but slightly let down by stiff acting. Interesting & worthwhile.

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