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Out on DVD | Cracks – Maidens in uniform… and swimming costumes

Posted on 29 March 2010 by Jason Best

Imagine a heady mix of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Lord of the Flies, with a dash of Maidens in Uniform, and you’ll have some idea of the febrile mood of this sensual boarding school melodrama set in … Continue reading →

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At the Cinema | Cracks – Ridley Scott’s daughter goes back to school for her film directing debut set in 1930s England

Posted on 4 December 2009 by Jason Best

Imagine a heady mix of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Lord of the Flies, with an added dash of early-1930s classic Maidens in Uniform, and you’ll have some idea of the febrile mood of this sensual boarding school … Continue reading →

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BFI 53rd London Film Festival – Opening night… and the pick of the rest

Posted on 14 October 2009 by Jason Best

The Times BFI London Film Festival opens tonight with the world premiere of Fantastic Mr Fox, Wes Anderson’s screen version of Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s story. Hollywood royalty will be turning out in force at the gala screening in Leicester … Continue reading →

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