Tag Archives: Jean Reno

Pete’s Peek | The Round Up and The Garden of the Finzi Contini are holocaust dramas that dare to open up old wounds

Posted on 30 August 2011 by peter

It may be 66 years since the end of the Second World War, but that black period in history still fascinates and intrigues storytellers, historians and film-makers, as it continues to offering glimpses into man’s humanity and inhumanity. The passing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-ray Releases, DVD Releases, Pete's Peek | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Best view | Luc Besson, Nikita & le Cinéma du look

Posted on 29 September 2009 by Jason Best

Luc Besson is better known these days as the producer of high-octane Euro thrillers in the Taxi and Transporter series, but from the mid-1980s to the mid-90s he was one of the principal exponents of the so-called Cinéma du look, … Continue reading →

Posted in DVD Releases, The Best View | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

At the Cinema | The Pink Panther 2

Posted on 13 February 2009 by Jason Best

Zut alors! Steve Martin plumbs new depths of mirthlessness in this woeful sequel – the latest shot at squeezing box-office cash from the increasingly devalued Pink Panther brand. Martin’s second go at filling Peter Sellers‘ shoes as bungling Inspector Jacques … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema Releases | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Best view | The Pink Panther 2

Posted on 10 February 2009 by Jason Best

You need to be smart to make a movie about the stupid, as the Coen Brothers have spent the best part of their career proving. Failing that, when attempting to make a movie about a prize nincompoop then it helps … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinema Releases, The Best View | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment