http://pgtipsonfilms.com A blog for film viewers who enjoy reading fair and critical analysis Sun, 19 May 2013 23:34:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://pgtipsonfilms.com http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/24/review-the-gatekeepers-15-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/24/review-the-gatekeepers-15-2013/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:45:39 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1624 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/24/review-the-gatekeepers-15-2013/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms The Gstekeepers - title banner2 Avraham Shalom, the most morally dubious of the six men, explaining his view on the 300 bus hijacking in 1984. Ami Ayalon, the most passionate of the six men, giving a political opinion on Israel's current security situation. Avi Dichter, the most recent head of Shin Bet to be interviewed. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/11/review-trance-15-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/11/review-trance-15-2013/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:35:06 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1607 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/04/11/review-trance-15-2013/feed/ 1 pgtipsonfilms Trance - title banner Simon (James McAvoy), unconscious after being bashed on the head by a batton. As a result, he cannot remember what he did with the painting. Simon undergoing hypnotherapy with Dr. Elizabeth Lamb (Rosario Dawson) in an attempt to regain his memory regarding the painting. Franck (Vincent Cassel), furtherst right, keeping a worryingly close eye on Simon's treatement, with his group of thugs alongside him to illustrate the consequences for Simon if he fails to shake off his amnesia. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/21/review-side-effects-15-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/21/review-side-effects-15-2013/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:15:35 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1592 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/21/review-side-effects-15-2013/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms Side Effects - title banner Martin (Channing Tatum) and Emily (Rooney Mara) looking like an aesthetically perfect couple, dressed smartly at a friend's party. Dr. John Banks (Jude Law) chewing his breakfast, wondering how his world has turned upside down due to Emily's reaction to the drugs he prescribed her. The beautilful and manipulative, Dr. Victoria Siebert (Catherine Zeta-Jones), unaware that someone is looking at her through the window. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/08/review-stoker-18/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/08/review-stoker-18/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:33:24 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1578 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/08/review-stoker-18/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms Stoker - title banner2 Charlie (Matthew Goode) watching look like a stalker as his niece, India (Mia Wasikowska), walks to school. Charlie looking disturbingly interested in his niece as he helps her play the piano. India brushing her mother's hair. Evelyn (Nicole Kidman) almost does not know where she is after waking up in the middle of the night drunk, as usual. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/04/review-mama-15-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/04/review-mama-15-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:26:58 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1567 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/03/04/review-mama-15-2013/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms Mama - title banner Annabel (Jessica Chastain) and Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) talking with Dr. Dreyfuss. Lucas is determined to foster his late-brother's daughters, despite their problems. Annabel concerned by what devilry has come with Victoria and Lily, and is now in the house. Annabel with Lily and Victoria, as they realise, with horror, that 'Mama' has come to pay them a visit. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/21/zero-dark-thirty-review/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/21/zero-dark-thirty-review/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:26:12 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1546 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/21/zero-dark-thirty-review/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms Zero Dark Thirty - title banner2 Maya (Jessica Chastain), baggy-eyed as she watches countless interrogations of detainees in her attempts to find a lead to Osama Bin Laden's location. CIA agent Dan (Jason Clarke) arguing with his and Maya's boss, Joseph (Kyle Chandler), as he tries to help Maya in anyway he can. Patrick (Joel Edgerton) enjoying banter with his marine companions before leading them to into combat to kill Bin Laden. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/15/review-les-miserables-12a-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/15/review-les-miserables-12a-2013/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 03:45:43 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1525 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/15/review-les-miserables-12a-2013/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms Les Mis - title banner2 Jean Valjean (Hugh Jackman), looking like a scraggy vagabond, as a convicted criminal about to be released on parole. Inspector Javier (Russell Crowe), wearing almost the identical garb of the former (and now fallen) Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte I, on the lookout for Jean Valjean. Jean Valjean, now all cleaned up and living a new life under a false name, holding a poorly street-woman, who just so happens to be Fantine (Anne Hathaway). http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/07/review-lincoln-12a-2013/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/07/review-lincoln-12a-2013/#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:24:40 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1509 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/02/07/review-lincoln-12a-2013/feed/ 5 pgtipsonfilms Lincoln - title banner President Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) forcefully telling his cabinet that he intends to proceed with the amendment and that they must help him. Mary Lincoln (Sally Field) welcoming home her eldest son, Robert (Joseph Gordon-Levitt). President Lincoln exploring the aftermath of a battlefield, knowing that his decisions have cost many Americans their lives. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/01/07/the-hobbit-i-review/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/01/07/the-hobbit-i-review/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:20:16 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1488 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2013/01/07/the-hobbit-i-review/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms The Hobbit - title banner Bilbo (Martin Freeman) bewildered as the dwarves invade his home unexpectedly and immediately make themselves at home by gobbling down his food and liquer. Bilbo attending a secret council in Rivendell, the home of the elves, along with Thorin (Richard Armitage), Elrond (Hugo Weaving), Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and another dwarf. Gollum (Andy Serkis), enhanced thanks to modern technology, playing a game of riddles with Bilbo. http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2012/11/29/review-the-master-15-2012/ http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2012/11/29/review-the-master-15-2012/#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:13:46 +0000 pgtipsonfilms http://pgtipsonfilms.com/?p=1458 Continue reading →]]> http://pgtipsonfilms.com/2012/11/29/review-the-master-15-2012/feed/ 0 pgtipsonfilms