Contributions from Ellen E Jones | Little White Lies

Contributor Ellen E Jones

Two men in suits stand behind a desk, with a flag and framed portrait in the background. The men have serious expressions and appear to be in a formal setting.
Review

Argo

by Ellen E Jones

Ben Affleck strays beyond Boston’s city lim­its to direct this inter­na­tion­al espi­onage caper and gets a lit­tle lost.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Two men playing brass instruments outdoors, one with a beard and the other in a red jacket.
Review

Looking for Eric

by Ellen E Jones

All the heart and humour of a main­stream com­e­dy-dra­ma, with none of the tedious predictability.

3
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Young woman with dark hair looking serious in an interior setting.
Review

Rachel Getting Married

by Ellen E Jones

Anne Hath­away is sen­sa­tion­al as a chain-smok­ing drug addict in Jonathan Demme’s pen­sive comedy.

2
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Young woman with blonde hair sitting thoughtfully in a café, with other people visible in the background.
Review

Summer Hours

by Ellen E Jones

Olivi­er Assayas is a fas­ci­nat­ing film­mak­er who has made a dif­fi­cult film to like.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect