Tag Archives: Samantha Morton

the long return (film: The Odyssey – Christopher Nolan, 2026)

Posted on July 24, 2026 by admin

I liked Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey‘, but am not enthusiastic about it. Every era has its own interpretations of the classics, from Homer to Tolstoy, passing through Shakespeare of course. These re-interpretations often say more about the era in which … Continue reading →

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intense, disturbing and confusing (film: The Whale – Darren Aronofsky, 2022)

Posted on April 5, 2023 by admin

I was looking forward to watching ‘The Whale‘, the last of 2022’s major Oscar-winning films that I hadn’t seen. Darren Aronofsky is a director who never ceases to amaze me. His feature debut with ‘Pi’ and films like ‘Black Swan’ … Continue reading →

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Messengers of Death (Film: The Messenger – Oren Moverman, 2009)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by admin

This may be the toughest non-combat task in any army – announcing families that their dearest ones, son or daughter, husband or wife fell on the line of duty in war. It needs to be done fast, as relatives should … Continue reading →

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