Ugh! Just when I thought that the Gene Deitch era of Tom and Jerry was starting to go somewhere and find its groove, they give me Landing Stripling. I had previously never seen any of the Gene Deitch produced Tom and Jerry shorts as they were rarely, if ever, shown on TV when I was younger. I had struggled a bit with this era, but Mouse into Space gave me some hope. Therefore, I'm really disappointed that Landing Stripling has…
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Mouse Into Space 1962
The Gene Deitch era of Tom and Jerry has often been criticised for its lack of vision, with many describing the shorts of the early 1960s as uninspired and a bit too mean. Having seen the first four Deitch shorts, I have very much been in agreement with this sentiment. Therefore, I was very surprised that I actually enjoyed Mouse into Space, the fifth Deitch produced short. While I wouldn't call it a perfect short, I still think there are…
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Brief Encounter 1945
Brief Encounter is one of the most effortlessly romantic films that I have ever seen and, quite rightly, a classic of British cinema. It is a film that I shamefully had not seen until now. Brief Encounter has been on my watchlist for ages and its a film that I've been desperate to see. As a result, I did have high expectations for it. Thankfully, these expectations were not only met but surpassed.
The film follows Laura Jesson, a bored…
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Two for the Road 1967
A stunning portrait of a marriage on the rocks. Two for the Road is a film that more people should definitely be talking about when it comes to great films that examine relationships. As a huge Audrey Hepburn fan, I've wanted to see Two for the Road for ages as it is considered one of her very best films. As a result, I did have rather high expectations. I'm delighted to say that Two for the Road not only met…
