Contributor Laurence Boyce

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Festivals

An adventure in shorts at Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival

by Laurence Boyce

One of the world's leading celebrations of short film offers an exciting vision not only for the future of cinema, but for how a film festival can work.
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Review

Post Mortem

by Laurence Boyce

A unique and weird history lesson created by a director whose star is continually on the rise.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Unstoppable

by Laurence Boyce

Tony Scott maintains his high-octane style, but this has a more intimate feel than his other bombastic actioners.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Review

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

by Laurence Boyce

This is familiar territory for Werner Herzog – a compelling crime drama and intriguing character study rolled into one.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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Review

Knight and Day

by Laurence Boyce

While you hardly expect a summer blockbuster to be massively original this film is so derivative it’s almost ridiculous.

3
Anticipation
2
Enjoyment
2
In Retrospect
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Review

Breathless (1960)

by Laurence Boyce

Jean-Luc Godard’s masterpiece stands the test of time, still managing to feel incredibly fresh and exciting.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
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Review

Dogtooth

by Laurence Boyce

Dogtooth is a film that delights in disconcerting the viewer and refuses to supply any easy answers.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect

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