Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
CRUMBLIES… Even the Duke thought this one was a bit rough. Two years after it was released he admitted its theme was a nice one, but the production a tad…off. … Continue Reading Cahill U.S. Marshal (1973)
The Post (2017)
CRUMBLIES… There comes a point in every life when you have to grow some. Be that in the micro-seconds before a first kiss, the moment after sitting on a foreign … Continue Reading The Post (2017)
La Fée Printemps / The Spring Fairy (1902)
CRUMBLIES… Way back in the dawn of cinema (second decade), Georges Méliès had competition from the Pathé Frères across town in Paris. Segundo de Chomón was one of their team; … Continue Reading La Fée Printemps / The Spring Fairy (1902)
Big Jake (1971)
CRUMBLIES… John Wayne potboiler ahead. Old Jack here was in the mood for a bit of old Duke as Big Jake, hero grandfather and git. I’ve seen the movie a … Continue Reading Big Jake (1971)
3 Idiots (2009)
CRUMBLIES… There’s a thing about getting older: we grind to a halt, encrusted with old beliefs and resistance to change. We become cruel – I see that all the time … Continue Reading 3 Idiots (2009)
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
CRUMBLIES… From The Land Beyond the Sunset (1912) to Sunrise: A Story of Two Humans. Oh yes. Silent Steve and I battled wills over silent movie excellence. I wanted laughs … Continue Reading Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927)
The Land Beyond the Sunset (1912)
CRUMBLIES… I know, Silent Steve and I had a bit of a Sunday. He thought we should look at a couple of American films, what with the good stuff to … Continue Reading The Land Beyond the Sunset (1912)
Ménilmontant (1926)
CRUMBLIES… Okay, I thought Silent Steve had gone mad. One cold, dull Sunday, when sugar was low and my nerves were on edge, he suggested the tragic tale of a … Continue Reading Ménilmontant (1926)
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
CRUMBLIES… I never much liked this movie until I retired. It’s the tale of Captain Nathan Brittles (John Wayne in his forties proving the acting point), in his final days … Continue Reading She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
Piku (2015)
CRUMBLIES… Now here is a lovely, lovely film. Dump this review and get your arse over to Amazon Prime and watch it. Are you an ageing father? Are you a … Continue Reading Piku (2015)
Late Bloomers (2011)
CRUMBLIES… Sigh. Okay. Deep breath. Late Bloomers. Old Jack, your trusty guide to movies for the old and fading, watched this after young Steve had a go, passed out from … Continue Reading Late Bloomers (2011)
In Familia (2018)
CRUMBLIES… Here’s a quiet treat for lovers of acting excellence. You’ll not find it on the imdb, indeed old Jack only happened upon it because my boy Steve had been … Continue Reading In Familia (2018)
Ricki and the Flash (2015)
CRUMBLIES… Here’s an admission. Of all the twisting and twitching folk who boogie to Mama Mia! in our TV room every bastard Christmas Eve, old Jack is the one who … Continue Reading Ricki and the Flash (2015)
Dangal (2016)
CRUMBLIES… Oh, the joy! Another sports film from Aamir Khan, but this time he’s the Dad and has had the decency to pile on a ton of weight for the … Continue Reading Dangal (2016)
The New Lot (1943)
CRUMBLIES… A snifter of a Robert Donat performance, this. It’s 1943 again – and for real – and his run of war propaganda films tips into recruitment in a 40 … Continue Reading The New Lot (1943)
Day of Wrath / Vredens Dag (1943)
CRUMBLIES… Holy crap. Old Jack here is a man of his word. I said that if Carl Theodor Dreyer pumped out another movie that touched on middle-aged woes and old aged viciousness … Continue Reading Day of Wrath / Vredens Dag (1943)
MOVIE BLETHER - MOVIE REVIEWS FOR YOUR MIDDLE AND... FINAL YEARS 