Tag Archives: based on play
The Admirable Crichton aka Paradise Lagoon (1957)
The Admirable Crichton aka Paradise Lagoon from director Lewis Gilbert is a wonderful film which skewers the British class system, and if you’re a fan of classic British film, The Admirable Crichton most definitely deserves a look. The film is set at the … Continue reading
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The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950)
“A woman’s bookshelf is an infallible guide to her character.” The title of the film The Happiest days of Your Life refers, of course, to the nonsense that is told to children who are unhappy about attending school for a … Continue reading
A Cruel Romance (1984)
A Cruel Romance (Ruthless Romance, Zhestokiy Romans) is a gem of Soviet cinema. Based on the play The Dowerless Girl by Aleksandr Ostrovsky and directed by Eldar Ryazanov, this is the story of Larissa Dmitrievna (Larisa Guzeyeva), a young girl from an impoverished … Continue reading
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The Taming of The Shrew (1967)
“Why, there’s a wench. Come on and kiss me, Kate.” We were having a chat here the other day about Shakespeare, and as usual it ended with me arguing for the comedies over the tragedies. One thing led to another, … Continue reading
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Make Mine Mink (1960)
“Oh I’m so thrilled to be in the shock troops again.” An affectionate tale of bungling amateur thieves, Make Mine Mink is one of the great must-see British comedy classics. Set in Kensington, the action centers around a boarding house … Continue reading
The Respectful Prostitute (1952)
“Don’t paw me, you’re not part of my contract.” Based on a Jean Paul Sartre play, The Respectful Prostitute explores the moral choices experienced by a white prostitute after she witnesses a crime committed against a black man. Set during … Continue reading
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The Woodsman (2004)
“Sounds like you were banished.” Walter (Kevin Bacon) returns to his hometown after spending 12 years in jail. An apartment is waiting for him, and according to Walter it’s the only place in town that will accept him as a … Continue reading
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La Petite Lili (2003)
“If you try to find the audience, you head for the gutter.” In the French film, La Petite Lili, famous actress Mado (Nicole Garcia) and her current director/lover Brice (Bernard Girardeau) arrive at Mado’s country home. On the surface, it’s … Continue reading
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Not Now, Darling (1973)
“The underwear has landed.” I tend to remember the best books and films I’ve enjoyed while the truly bad ones are dismissed to oblivion. However, in the case of Not Now, Darling this awful film may haunt me for years … Continue reading
