CategoryOLD AGE IS A TRAGEDY!

Posted June 18, 20182 Comments BRITISH

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)

Posted May 7, 2018 AMERICAN

Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (1962)

CRUMBLIES… Bloody hell. Mad Maud put this one on and practically worshipped at its feet. I’d never seen it – and had studiously avoided the careers of both star over … Continue Reading Whatever Happened to Baby Jane (1962)

Posted May 6, 2018 DEMENTIA

The Olive Tree / El Olivo (2016)

CRUMBLIES… Now here’s an unexpectedly resonant, borderline poetic film where the oldster is the framework for a youngster finding their courage. The trailer made me think it would be about … Continue Reading The Olive Tree / El Olivo (2016)

Posted April 7, 20181 Comment BRITISH

Is Anybody There? (2008)

CRUMBLIES… Old Jack here has to be careful with the films sometimes. Anything too close to home can trigger panic attacks and shrieking in my ageing colleagues in Doom’s Antechamber. … Continue Reading Is Anybody There? (2008)

Posted March 11, 2018 DRAMA

Ikiru (1952)

CRUMBLIES… Oh, but this is good. You want a story of a life regretted and a scrabble for salvation, perhaps self-redemption, then you gotta go Akira Kurosawa. The man who … Continue Reading Ikiru (1952)

Posted February 22, 20181 Comment BRITISH

Venus (2006)

CRUMBLIES… Here’s to the glorious campery of ancient luvvies! We had one in the home for a while. Dear, dear Vicarious Vincent. He wafted as fast as the zimmer would … Continue Reading Venus (2006)

Posted October 15, 20171 Comment COMEDY

A Man Called Ove (2015)

CRUMBLIES…. I loved this! Absolutely loved it. You want a dark, funny, tragic and uplifting two hours with limited schmaltz and the company of a growly old sod with a … Continue Reading A Man Called Ove (2015)