Monday 13 August 2018

Talkie Talk - A new contributor Adam Bowen gives his take on the current cinema

Editor’s Note: Adam Bowen is a long time cinephile and producer of ABC Radio’s Screen Sounds on ABC Classic FM. He has been sending out an email to friends and acquaintances about what’s on at the movies, dubbed Talkie Talk, which I have only just been alerted to. The email will be reposted here whenever it appears.

If you want to get the email direct contact Adam by email at avbowen29@gmail.comYou can also follow him at Instagram: adam.bowen.productions. Enjoy….

NEW IN CINEMAS THIS WEEK

Blackkklansman – Spike Lee’s new movie is based on actual events in which an African- American cop not only infiltrates the KKK, but also becomes the head of a local chapter. Features a cameo by Harry Belafonte.



Gold - In 1948, the hockey team from the new nation of India competes in the Olympic Games.


The Meg – Jason Stayfum survives an attack by a 70 foot “sea creature”…Action a-plenty. Co-star Bingbing Li (no relation) is unfaultable.

C’est La Vie/Les Sens de la Fête (2017) – Staff problems at a wedding reception in a 17th century chateau. 


Submergence (2017) – James McAvoy and Alicia Vikander, from distinct situations of confinement, recall their intense romance. A Wim Wenders film.

The Darkest Minds – Sci-fi thriller. The USA government interns teens with superpowers. But Ruby (Amanda Stenberg) escapes!


ON THE TELLY

NITV Thursday 930pm:  Ivan Sen’s Beneath Clouds (2002). Two Australian teenagers, Lena (Dannielle Hall) and Vaughn (Damian Pitt), reluctantly team up on the road. Simple, complex and beautiful.


9Gem 3.30pm Saturday: The Big Country (1958) Epic, starry, slightly cool, but expertly made western about a feud over water rights. Gregory Peck unstiffens; Jean Simmons is loveable; Burl Ives is nasty; Franz Planer’s lensing is exquisite, and Jerome Moross’s score splendid. Record it and speed through the abundance of seniors-centric commercials.

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