Tag Archives: William Hurt

prequel to a legend (film: Robin Hood – Ridley Scott, 2010)

Posted on August 11, 2026 by admin

The mistake that many film critics and viewers who follow their opinions about Ridley Scott‘s films with real or imaginary historical figures make, in my opinion, is their rigid and inaccurate categorization. The veteran director, who is approaching 90 years … Continue reading →

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a feminine interpretation of a feminine legend told many times

Posted on August 31, 2023 by admin

Film lovers and connoisseurs looking for a significant example of an auteur film from the first decade of the 3rd millennium can choose ‘The Countess‘ without hesitation. Made in 2009 as a Franco-German co-production with international distribution, the film is … Continue reading →

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late loves (film: Au plus près du paradis – Tonie Marshall, 2002)

Posted on February 23, 2022 by admin

‘Au plus pres du paradis‘ is the 2002 film by Tonie Marshall that is, in my opinion, a classic case of underrating. I will give an example. In the second scene of the film, the main heroine played by Catherine … Continue reading →

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disappointing sci-fi thriller (Film: The Host – Andrew Niccol, 2013)

Posted on December 21, 2018 by admin

There were several good reasons that made me decide to see ‘The Host‘. It is inspired by a science-fiction novel by Stephenie Meyer which contains an interesting variation to the themes of alien invasion and end of the human species. … Continue reading →

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surprising and disturbing crime thriller (Film: Mr. Brooks – Kevin Costner, William Hurt, Demi Moore, 2007)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by admin

‘Mr. Brooks’ is a curious combination. The casting succeeds to bring together on screen a few big stars just a fraction of second after the peaks of their careers (5 or 10 years before 2007 this film would probably have … Continue reading →

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When Sunset Draws Near (Film: Late Bloomers, Isabella Rossellini, William Hurt – 2011)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

Late Bloomers is about aging, about coping with growing old, about getting close to the Big Six-Zero. I confess being in love with Isabella Rossellini since I realized that Ingrid Bergman had a daughter, and seeing this film I just … Continue reading →

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