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People v. Bray (1975) August 3, 2019
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Just a simple vintage picture I stumbled across while visiting Lands End. #landsend #stives #poster #holiday #pasttimes #2019 #cornwall

The Lost Boys (1987) ♥️♥️♥️♥️ As a fan of the majority of Joel Schumacher films, 'The Lost Boys' has managed to stand the test of time due to its inventiveness and sense of humour, while the subject matter almost always appeals if only for the shock value and sense of foreboding associated with vampire folklore. That said, Schumacher's choice to shoot in 2.39:1 - 2.40: 1 widescreen format always elevates his titles above many other contemporaries (St. Elmo's Fire and Flatliners), and so on this occasion the general cinematography and effective use of Santa Carla's coastline brings a sense of realism to the characters exploits, while there's enough to keep you entertained through to the third and final act. In conclusion the direction is solid, the music is great, and the narrative retains its 'cool' facade despite countless cultural changes since its initial release, and in all honesty it's a title I enjoy watching at least once a year, which I suppose says as much about me as it does the movie itself, therefore if you've yet to see this gem, then grab a couple of beers and enjoy the fun, while those of you that caught it way back in the 80s might want to remind yourself of a time that was so full of exciting concepts it was almost impossible to pick a favourite! #thelostboys #1987 #80s #80smovies #kiefersutherland #jasonpatric #diannewiest #coreyfeldman #coreyhaim #vampires #santacarla #california #movies #1980s #jamigertz #filmreview #review #reviews #cinema #joelschumacher #fun

Black Hawk Down (2001) ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ In an age when most military manoeuvres raise far more questions than answers, Ridley Scott's gritty 'Black Hawk Down' focuses on the grave underestimation of a faction whose terrain knowledge and ingrained history of bloody conflict threatened to humiliate a 'superpower' without quarter. Based upon true events the film itself makes for a difficult watch, often leaving you with a profound sense of powerlessness and apathy, particularly given America's tendency to overstep and thereby over-involve itself in foreign crises, which on this occasion included the mass murder of literally hundreds of thousands of innocent starving people. Scott's directions never misses a beat, and despite having to weave together so much resource material, 'Black Hawk Down' never loses its sense of purpose, and it clearly shows how Ridley Scott has a natural ability to clarify chaos with seemingly relative ease, while the every actor throws themselves into the melee with total commitment, all of which amounts to a solid war-based drama well worthy of its due praise. If you haven't seen 'Black Hawk Down' then this is best watched in simply glorious 4K, as the whole experience immediately transcends any previous medium, and with an immersive sound mix to further elevate the whole affair, this is an instant classic worthy of any comprehensive film collection. #blackhawkdown #ridleyscott #2001 #somalia #warmovies #tomsizemore #joshhartnett #ewanmcgregor #movies #moviereview #filmreview #directors #film #cinema #mustwatch

Coming Home (1978) ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Winner of three Oscars, Hal Ashby's 'Coming Home' stands apart from most other Vietnam movies in that it allows for those emotionally and physically crippled by war to experience a deep if not fleeting, sense of love and warmth when rejection seems somehow all-encompassing. While it's admittedly a slow burner, by the third act you'll be wholly invested in the lead characters' determination to triumph over loneliness and pain, and for my part its not hard to see why it had such an impact on audiences both then and hopefully now. With Ashby's patient direction, John Voight's incredible commitment to the cause, and Jane Fonda's fearless devotion to the turbulence of relationships, 'Coming Home' immediately qualifies as a must-see for everybody who loves a great film, and with a terrific score driving the narrative it's the perfect counterbalance to the likes of 'Apocalypse Now', 'Platoon' and 'Born on the Fourth of July', yet loses none of the sadness that typically accompanies those titles, all of which makes this an easy recommendation. #cominghome #vietnam #jonvoight #janefonda #1978 #halashby #halashbymovie #brucedern #disability #love #film #moviestowatch #movies #rollingstones #usa #military #friendship #filmreview #moviereview #cinema #relationships #courage #givingback #adversity #triumph #70s #70sfilm #70smovies

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