Under the Skin (2013)
CRUMBLIES… This may be terrific. Or it may be terrible. It’s certainly a touch pretentious, but, by gum, it’s a brave thing with brave performances. Not least because it has … Continue Reading Under the Skin (2013)
The Butler (2013)
CRUMBLIES… So, it turns out you can be stuffed full of good, fun performances, describe a man’s life, and still be so worthy it chokes the meaning out of your … Continue Reading The Butler (2013)
All is Lost (2013)
CRUMBLIES… I can be a bit snarky about Robert Redford. It’s a long-term reaction to old Mrs Jack’s adoration of his beauty back in the day. That said, I’m an … Continue Reading All is Lost (2013)
Chennai Express (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Ouch. Vibrant Vinay, Mad Maud and I watched this on a long afternoon. And we seemed to be watching three wildly different films. Vinay was basking in a touching, … Continue Reading Chennai Express (2013)
The Hot Flashes (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Okay, look, as a follow-up to the joys of I Got Life! / Aurore (2017) and its take on the menopause, we gave a second film a go. It promised much: … Continue Reading The Hot Flashes (2013)
RED 2 (2013)
CRUMBLES… More fun! More oldsters giving out the comedy and gunfire! Not quite so tight or sympathetic, what with familiarity, but international plotting and a touch of the Cold War. … Continue Reading RED 2 (2013)
The Lunchbox // Dabba (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Vibrant Vinay said this one had caused a row. The goodly film folk of India had the option to submit this terrific film – sweet, bittersweet, sad and lovely … Continue Reading The Lunchbox // Dabba (2013)
Grudge Match (2013)
CRUMBLIES… God, I was pissed off. It’d been one of those days when the mobility scooter farted and died, the staff were organising games by the lake, and Simpering Sue … Continue Reading Grudge Match (2013)
Quartet (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Okay, this one’s a bit close to home. And, if I’m honest, pissed me off. Not for its qualities, more for what it showed ours not to be. Cos … Continue Reading Quartet (2013)
Mr Morgan’s Last Love (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Now here’s a tale for widowers. A lyrical, funny, gentle film that bored the still-loved, still-seen amongst the newspaper smugerati. For they did not understand the solace of Mr … Continue Reading Mr Morgan’s Last Love (2013)
Song for Marion (2013)
CRUMBLIES… This is a film for the bereaved to tease out the tears. It is for those who bask in The Full Monty formula. It is for lovers of … Continue Reading Song for Marion (2013)
Le Week-end (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Mad Maud decided we should all watch this. They were cleaning the carpets so we were all stuck in the TV room, the only escape being into the moonlit … Continue Reading Le Week-end (2013)
Sunshine on Leith (2013)
CRUMBLIES… Yup – The Proclaimers film. Based on a stage play-musical of the same name, this tells the story of a family and its hangers on. And it is wonderful. … Continue Reading Sunshine on Leith (2013)
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