Young and Innocent: a girl finds truth and wisdom through deception in light-hearted crime thriller comedy
Alfred Hitchcock, “Young and Innocent” (1938) A plucky teenage girl aids a young man on
Category: British Films
Reviews of films from the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales).
The Way of All Flesh: a broad introduction to an unlikely heroine in the history of medical research
Adam Curtis, “The Way of All Flesh” (1997) As told in this fascinating documentary, the
The Living Dead (Episode 2: You have used Me as a Fish long enough): informative enough for a general audience
Adam Curtis “The Living Dead (Episode 2: You have used Me as a Fish long enough)”
All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace (Episode 1: Love and Power): film cherry-picks facts to fit its premise
Adam Curtis, “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace (Episode 1: Love and Power)”
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Cave of Forgotten Dreams: too much whimsy and overbearing music, not enough facts and editing mar a fine documentary
Werner Herzog, “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” (2010) In 1994, three speleologists discovered and explored a
Rubber Johnny: small dense film in which a universe of transformation and realised ambitions is contained
Chris Cunningham, “Rubber Johnny” (2005) Started small as a commercial based on the idea of
Australian and New Zealand Films | British Films
Night of the Hell Hamsters / Eel Girl: two efficient comedy horror film shorts
Paul Campion, “Night of the Hell Hamsters” (2005), “Eel Girl” (2008) Film shorts are a
The Third Man: excellent character study of people coping with a changed world where old certainties are subverted
Carol Reed, “The Third Man” (1949) Here’s an excellent movie character study about the testing
Repulsion: slow but very good psychological horror character study of sexual attraction / repression
Roman Polanski, “Repulsion” (1965) A good psychological character study of a young woman suffering mental illness
Witchfinder General: dark and serious low-budget exploration of corruption, abuse and violence
Michael Reeves, “Witchfinder General” (1968) Loosely based on the exploits of the English 17th-century witch-hunters Matthew