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Fumi Nikaido gives a nuanced performance

Fumi Nikaido gives a nuanced performance

Joyce Glasser reviews Au Revoir L’été (April 24, 2015) The title is not so much misleading as significant in this subtle Japanese coming-of-age comedy.  The title, Goodbye to Summer, is reminiscent of ...
This film grips you from the first frame

This film grips you from the first frame

Joyce Glasser reviews The Salvation (April 17, 2015) If you are squeamish and do not like violent films, you might be inclined to stay away from Danish filmmaker Kristian Levring’s rendition of an Ame ...
Alan Rickman and Kate Winslet shine

Alan Rickman and Kate Winslet shine

Joyce Glasser reviews A Little Chaos (April 17, 2015) A Little Chaos is directed by the Alan Rickman, who has assembled an excellent cast, not all of whom are given enough to do to highlight their tal ...
A film you will want to see more than once

A film you will want to see more than once

Joyce Glasser reviews Cry of the City (re-release from 1948) Released nationally at the BFI and selected cinemas from 17 April 2015 as part of a BFI Robert Siodmak’s season running in April and May) A ...