Set in rural north east Brazil “in the near future”, a remote village community finds itself under threat from a sinister group. The film is pretty violent, which I normally don’t like, but I didn’t find any of it gratuitous, although I accept that it won’t be to everyone’s taste. The film, which is almost a quasi-Western, has an ‘other worldly’ quality about it, which I liked. It was vigorously opposed by the ultra right wing Brazilian Government and there is certainly an underlying allegory or two about inequality and political corruption which explains their hostility.
Incidentally, MUBI are also showing an earlier film by one of the co-directors, Kleber Mendonca Filho, ‘Neighbouring Sounds’. I saw it a few years ago and thought it was good.
Why on earth did they try to remake Papillon ? It was always going to fail .
I think there is a risk aversion so remaking a popular or celebrated film is considered to be an easy winner. I think the same applies to the theatre. We could put it all on the producers but the public has to take its fair share of the blame.
Did anyone watch Border? An extraordinary film: disturbing, visceral and at times heartbreakingly tender. I've not seen a film like this in years. It's on More4. Brace yourself and watch it.
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(Not seen it myself but will be watching)
Incidentally, MUBI are also showing an earlier film by one of the co-directors, Kleber Mendonca Filho, ‘Neighbouring Sounds’. I saw it a few years ago and thought it was good.
TUESDAY 14TH OF APRIL
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9.00PM - SONY MOVIES - THE TAKING OF PELHAM 123
10.55PM - FILM 4 - TRAINSPOTTING
11.00PM - 5STAR - HANNIBAL
2.00PM - SKY CINEMA DRAMA - WORLD TRADE CENTER
4.10PM - SKY CINEMA DRAMA - THE PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS ⭐️Recommended film of the day⭐️
9.00PM - SKY CINEMA GREATS - SCARFACE
🦃FILM TO AVOID🦃
9.00PM - SKY CINEMA THRILLER - PAPILLON (2017)
The remake of Papillon is dire.
WEDNESDAY 15TH OF APRIL
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11.15PM - FILM 4 - THE CABIN IN THE WOODS
11.25PM - ITV 4 - GOODFELLAS
1.05AM - FILM 4 - PREVENGE
4.00PM - SKY CINEMA GREATS - ZERO DARK THIRTY ⭐️Recommended film of the day⭐️
6.45PM - SKY CINEMA GREATS - UNFORGIVEN
10.15PM - SKY CINEMA HITS - US
🦃FILM TO AVOID🦃
10.00PM - SYFY - NAVY SEALS Vs ZOMBIES
THURSDAY 16th of APRIL
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8.00PM - ITV 4 - LIVE AND LET DIE
9.00PM - SONY MOVIES - ZODIAC
11.05PM - 5STAR - A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES
5.35PM - TCM MOVIES - THE TOWERING INFERNO
8.00PM - SKY CINEMA DRAMA - THE KEEPER
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1.40AM - SKY CINEMA GREATS - CAPE FEAR (1991) ⭐️Recommended film of the day⭐️
🦃FILM TO AVOID🦃
11.20PM - FILM 4 - THE WITCH
FRIDAY 17TH of APRIL
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9.00PM - SONY MOVIES - DEJA VU
11.20PM - FILM 4 - BORDER
1.30AM - FILM 4 - SIGHTSEERS
6.55PM - SKY CINEMA THRILLER - ARGO
9.00PM - TCM - TRAINING DAY ⭐️Recommended film of the day⭐️
10.15PM - SKY CINEMA FEEL GOOD - ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY
🦃FILM TO AVOID🦃
3.40PM - SKY CINEMA SCI-FI/HORROR - AFTER EARTH
It's on More4. Brace yourself and watch it.