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Having only really know. Donald Sinden from Never the Twain I was staggered when I recognised him in a film from the mid fifties called The Black Tent, the other day.

He didn't have that silly voice (though he WAS very posh) and eh gads he was a handsome fellow.

Terrible film mind, also notable for having a very young Donald Pleasance in an extrememly dodgy performance as his Arab side guide.

This is the closest to a 'list' I could find Quids, all 25 are listed although no numbers are given. If you click on the film link it will tell you what position it is, mostly they are in descending order starting with Trainspotting at No. 1, but I did notice No. 4 'Distant Voices, Still Lives' is seventh in this list - that's the Observer for you...


Top 25 British Films...


Typo edit...

I watched for the second time in my life what I regard as one of the most gripping political thrillers of all time.


The Last Contract is a Swedish production that probed the still raw nerve ending of who Killed Swedish politician Olof Palme in 1986.


After watching the film a few years ago I became intrigued by the whole scandal to the point of obsession and read up on a lot of suggestions as to who the culprits were.


One very strong possibility is that Palme had angered a lot of people in the Indian government after export licenses Bofors applied for were turned down by Palme. Another strong possibility that the British government has always strongly denied is that the assasin was in fact an MI6 hitman codenamed "Craftsman".


Michael Kitchen did an eye watering job of playing the hitman John Gales. He played him with an efficiently ice cold personality who'd happily murder the odd baby or two if it suited his mission.


I can't recommend this strongly enough.


http://www.filmafrika.com/images/team/david%20cv/images/David/19.The-Last-Contract.jpg

Windom Wrote:

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> Saw Mesrine last night - highly recommend, proper

> French gangster nutter


make sure and see the second part, even better that the 1st.


saw inglorious basterds the other night, pay no attention to the crap reviews, its a good old fashioned rollocking war story that needs to be watched for what it is, not as some critics would hope a remake or follow up to pulp fiction, which unfortunately will always be the mill-stone around tarantinos neck.


and finally rewatched let the right one in last night, even better on second viewing. do yourself a favour and if you havn,t seen this wonderful film get it out, it combines the best attributes of the childhood innocence of cinema paradiso and pans labrynith with sporadic acts of violence, all the time overcast with the unbearable tension that she might do him at any time, and finally if possible for a vampire film a feel good ending that explains it all.

  • 3 weeks later...
Sorry Keef,


I thought Benicio del Toro and Franka Potente did a fantastic job but both installations of Che were an utter mess from start to finish.


I was very disappointed.



Watched part 2 last week, and I thought it was a much better film than part 1. With part 1, I'd agree with you BBW about the mess comment, but I thought part 2 was a better flowing film (no jumping around), and a good mix of action and talk.


The bonus features were quite interesting, and the director said they'd made a decision to take 2 very specific times in Che's life to turn in to films, rather than trying to do a complete life story (which could probably fill 5 films easily). For this reason, I'd say it is important to know your history before watching. I'm reasonably up on it, but did have to ask Mrs Keef for a bit of background here and there.


I'd recommend them though, as I'd say they'll divide opinion, so give them a go and see what you think.


For me, part 1 = worth a watch, but messy, and a bit disappointing.

Part2 = A good film, but you need to be in the mood for it.

Finally got round to watching The Wrestler last night (having actually gone to the cinema to watch it, but either me or the wife got the time wrong, and we never went back).


Bloody great film, completely depressing, very powerful, and a real look at what these guys put themselves through in the hope of being the one in a million who will actually make the big time, and earn a good retirement fund from it.


Very highly recommended!


Started watching Waltz with Bashir, but was too tired to finish, looks really good though, so will report back after giving it another go. Also have Saw IV from LOVEFILM, for when I can't be bothered concentrating anymore!

I will definitely watch the wrestler.


I thought waltz with bashir was excellent. I know it's a touchy subject and got panned from both sides of the politic fence, but as a documentary on war's trauma and a human yen for answers it is just amazing. Quietly powerful.

I watched "Water" the other night , It's about widows in India (I know don't all rush to Blockbusters) but it is a very compelling & beautifully shot film. It's recorded in English & Hindi ( no dubbing or subtitles) I think it was a joint venture with the Canadian film board. Also the soundtrack music is great.




W**F

I saw Beowolf a good few months ago and was shocked to have really enjoyed it. At first I wasn't actually aware that it was a CGI feature but twigged it about 10 minutes in. I enjoyed it so much so that I found myself going behind the scenes in the special features. It was in these special features that I stumbled across a short interview focusing on Winstone and the director. In the course of discussion they both strongly hinted that the physique of the character was infact inspired by the "athletic torso" of Mr Winstone when he was a young man. This is the biggest load of toffee I've heard in a long while since we've all seen him in Scum and Minder and he was as portly as he was then, to as he is now.


The daft old c_nt.

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