At The Movies for Wednesday 14 November 2018
AT THE MOVIES #747 FEMALE ENERGY
Simon Morris looks at two films featuring women – the New Zealand drama Vermilion and the latest Lisbeth Salander “Scandi-noir”, The girl in the spider’s web. And an adaptation of a famous war movie reflects a very male world.
Vermilion stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand as a composer whose life undergoes a dramatic change, affecting her and her friends and family. Directed by Dorthe Scheffmann.
The girl in the spider’s web sees the return of punk computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, as she investigates a crime that proves uncomfortably close to home. Stars Claire Foy (The Crown) and directed by Fede Alvarez (Don’t breathe).
And Journey’s end is a new version of R C Sheriff’s classic play about World War One, following a small group of men on the eve of the 1918 Spring Offensive. Stars Sam Claflin (Their finest, My cousin Rachel), Paul Bettany and Asa Butterfield.
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At the Movies for 14 November 2018
7:30 PM.On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews New Zealand film Vermilion, starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand, and the first Lisbeth Salander film not based on a Stieg Larssen book, The girl in the spider's web… Read more Audio
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'Vermilion' review: Not enough plot, no conflict, inoffensive characters
7:31 PM.Vermilion stars Jennifer Ward-Lealand as a composer whose life undergoes a dramatic change, affecting her and her friends and family. Directed by Dorthe Scheffmann. Read more Video, Audio
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The Girl in the Spider's Web: A bleak, boring tangle
7:32 PM.Review - When Stieg Larssen died, the new author of the "Millenium" novels decided Lisbeth was by far the most interesting character - which is true - and the story would benefit from concentrating on… Read more Video, Audio
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Movie review - Journey's End
7:33 PM.Journey's End is a new version of R C Sheriff's classic play about World War I, following a small group of men on the eve of the 1918 Spring Offensive. Stars Sam Claflin (Their Finest, My Cousin… Read more Video, Audio
