(These notes were produced for a recent evening class on ‘film adaptations’. I enjoyed working on Wim Wenders’ adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s novel, Ripley’s Game and I thought the film worked well. I’m not sure how many of the class members accepted my arguments, but there was general agreement about the effectiveness of the train … Continue reading
A Telegu language film, Jalsa, appeared in this week’s Screen International “International Box Office Chart” at No 22 with a release on 454 screens across seven territories for a total of $4.6 million. I’m interested to see these figures which challenge the too common view outside India that only Hindi films matter in Indian Cinema. … Continue reading
I saw this in the cosy and comfortable seating of the Old Town Hall, Gateshead — the temporary home of Tyneside Cinema — at the end of a very hard day. As a result, I found it hard to concentrate on a film which requires proper attention. But I struggled on with determination because the … Continue reading
