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The Huntsman:Winters war - 5/10 so so sequel, good to look at but lacks excitement.

Double X(1992)

A taught crime drama starring Norman Wisdom,superb as Arthur.A former petty thief turned safe cracker who ended up being the brains behind a major organised crime syndicate.Now later in life he tries to reform and makes a series of confessional recordings that detail all his crimes.Also starring Bernard Hill and Chloe Annett.

8/10

Something Wicked This Way Comes(1983)

An underated effort from the great director Jack Clayton.With Pam Grier in superb form as the enigmatic Dust Witch,an important member of Mr.Dark's sinister carnival. Despite a slightly pretentious title this film is wonderoffully lit and has just the right blend of tension,scares and blood to make it work very well.

7.5/10

Ferry To Hong Kong(1958)

A sea captain faces a dilemma when he is forced to accept a Hong Kong deportee onto his vessel which causes extreme suspicion amongst his crew and passengers.Lewis Gilbert's film contains dialouge and an attitude that are dated now in terms of the language used,however the distrust echoes today's current climate of propaganda and terrorist activities.Orson Welles is excellent and is supported strongly by Sylvia Simms,Curt Jugens and Jeremy Spencer.

7/10

East Is East (1999) Its Salford 1971 and a Pakistani born father(superbly played by the late Om Puri) is married to an English woman( an equally good Linda Bassett) and struggling with his seven children who mostly prefer Western values to Eastern. Skilfully mixing comedy and drama, sometimes in the same scene,covering subjects such as racism, domestic violence and arranged marriages.Also starring Chris Bisson, Jimi Mistry, Emil Marwa,Raji James, Lesley Nicol, scene stealer Jordan Routledge & Archie Panjabi. 7.5/10

Foul Play (1978) 7/10 - perfect for an easy afternoons viewing, this is a great little movie starring a funny Chevy Chase, scene stealing Dudley Moore and braless Goldie Hawn. Almost Perfect.

I had forgotten just what a babe Goldie was back in the day.

Bell,Book and Candle(1958)

A Richard Quine comedy based on the successful Broadway play by John Van Druten.Starring the beautiful Kim Novak as a young witch who falls in love with the more mature James Stewart.Co-starring Jack Lemon and Ernie Kovacs who are both excellent but its Hermione Gingold as another witch named Bianca de Passe that often steals every scene she is in.

7.5/10

Split 9/10

Great Film and Major Huge Twist in the Final scene wont spoil it

The Stranger(1946)

An Oscar nominated drama directed by and starring Orsen Welles.An investigator who specialises in war criminals goes to hell and back in order to bring an infamously cruel Nazi to justice.Also starring Edward G.Robinson and Loretta Young who both excel in their respective roles.

8.5/10

The Warrior(2001) In feudal Rajasthan,India a warrior(Irrfan Khan) is disenchanted with his lord's murderous reign, which he has actively participated in, and goes on the run, pursued by his ex fellow warriors. A slow film , but with several powerful scenes, and a realistic, complex performance by Khan. It is also a glimpse into a hard often cruel society. Also starring Puru Chibber, Anupam Shyam,Damayanti Marfatia & Noor Mani. 7/10