Tag Archives: Manhattan

Film review | The Art of Getting By – Taking the Shine off a New York Loafer

Posted on 2 September 2011 by Jason Best

Freddie Highmore, appealing child star of Finding Neverland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, still has the look of a tender fledgling, but he’s moved into stroppy adolescence with his role in The Art of Getting By, a coming-of-age romantic … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | Manhattan – Can only Woody play ‘Woody’?

Posted on 29 June 2010 by Beth Williams

A few days ago Movie Talk’s Jason reviewed Woody Allen’s new movie, Whatever Works, and mused over Larry David‘s performance, pondering ‘perhaps only Woody himself can really play ‘Woody’.’ I’ve still to decide on that, as I haven’t yet seen … Continue reading →

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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying – Lively satirical musical set in Mad Men’s Manhattan

Posted on 5 January 2010 by Jason Best

Are you longing for the third season of Mad Men to start? If your craving is getting too much you might like to try slick and snappy 60s musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which sets to … Continue reading →

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New York State of Mind

Posted on 17 December 2009 by Gina

Star of countless movie and TV appearances, New York City is one of the most filmed locations on the planet. And certainly one of the most beautiful – celluloid loves this city. From its steel and glass canyons to suburban … Continue reading →

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Out on DVD |Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Jason Best

A human tornado of jealousy, craziness and sensuality, the Oscar-winning Penélope Cruz whirls into Woody Allen’s delightful romantic comedy Vicky Cristina Barcelona – and proceeds to blow everyone else off screen. She doesn’t appear, though, until half the movie has … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings: Cocktail, and my top 10 film cocktails

Posted on 24 May 2009 by Beth Williams

I purchased a cocktail-making masterclass for my partner’s birthday present this year. What a treat! Unfortunately, however, said class ended up being hogged by a giggling hen party with little interest in the chemistry of cocktail-making, but much interest in … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | LA Story, and some other films with memorable locations

Posted on 6 May 2009 by Beth Williams

How many times have you found yourself Googling a film’s location because it’s made a place seem incredibly appealing? I recently talked about location appeal (on Saturday in fact) with regards to that pic that paints a picture of a … Continue reading →

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News Muse – dreaming of film festivals

Posted on 24 April 2009 by Adele Craciun

Bah! It’s that time of the year when I am dragging my tired winter feet over spring’s threshold and humming June is bustin’ out all over just to keep me going. And I start dreaming of festivals. No, not the … Continue reading →

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Couch Potato Pickings | 10 things I like about Some Like It Hot

Posted on 18 April 2009 by Beth Williams

1. It marked the peak of Marilyn Monroe’s career and truly shows her off as a great comic actress. 2. It was ahead of its time. The racy story line, men in drag and Marilyn’s revealing costumes were all very … Continue reading →

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The Best view | Made of Honor & In Search of a Midnight Kiss on DVD

Posted on 29 September 2008 by Jason Best

Has Hollywood lost the plot when it comes to the romantic comedy genre? Watching Made of Honor, which brazenly recycles the plot of My Best Friend’s Wedding, you’d certainly think so. Remember how Julia Roberts belatedly realised she was in … Continue reading →

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