Sandy’s Film Reviews
656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
Charles Bradley: Soul of America (2012)
Emotional & intimate portrait of this humble man; unstructured & spontaneous. Also a moving account of the misery of poor blacks living in the world's richest country. I was lucky to see him alive in WLG and in life he was just as shown here. - DVD $29.95
Last Shop Standing (2012)
Talking heads identify greedy behaviour of Record Co's for demise of the shops, along with corruption of charts. From 2015 UK supermarkets promoted CDs. But now Record Shop Day everywhere a success & rebirth of vinyl guarantees a future for UK stores. 
A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Absolute rubbish! No redeeming features. best watched after a meal of steamed eels & followed by a sauna & a visit to the dentist! Indulgent fantasy that has nothing to do with Kafka's terrific ideas & humour. Avoid! - DVD
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Rosenstrasse (2003)- Stunning! Believable characters, great acting, terrific lighting. Up–to–date & sophisticated. An agonizing story, brilliantly portrayed. Very informative & highly recommended.
Blue Jasmine (2013)
Usual lightweight American junk food; watchable & forgettable. Similar European movies have more substance. Waste of time.
Smiles of a Summer Night (Sommarnattens Leende) (1955)
- Bergman's genius astounds, as ever. Made 70 years ago but still fresh & witty. His interest in the workings of women's hearts is strongly evident. Old Mrs. Armfeldt is very funny. Every frame beautifully composed, lit & memorable. Good extras
Made in Dagenham (2010)- Very good
Double Hour, The (La Doppia Ora) (2009)- Fiendishly complex, economical, top–grade unpredictable thriller. Sex scenes; no violence. Recommended
Perfect Strangers (Perfetti sconosciuti) (2016)
Entertaining & witty account of a "party game" that is definitely high risk!
I Need That Record! (The Death (or Possible Survival) of the Independent Record Store) (2010)- Bravely advocates benefit of independent retail c.f. soulless chains, commercial radio & the internet. NZ lucky that Real Groovy, Southbound, Slow Boat & others stand fast & now the tide is turning! Amoeba Records, SF has a million titles instore.
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