For a brief introduction and a running list of movies covered in this project, click here 40) Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), directed by Nagisa Oshima A pair of character foils anchor this movie, which lacks the household recognition of Bridge on the River Kwai but which is superior in most aspects. (The music is no exception. Give me… Read More Better than BFI’s Top 100: 40-36
Dir. Bruce Beresford. Starring Jack Thompson, Edward Woodward, Bryan Brown There may not be a more difficult and potent question than, “What responsibility do I have for my actions when I am compelled to do unjust things?” Breaker Morant, wisely, does not try to convince us of the innocence of Morant (Woodward), Handcock (Brown), and Witton… Read More Breaker Morant (1980)
Dir. Ted Kotcheff. Starring Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Chips Rafferty The following review addresses what might reasonably be referred to as animal cruelty. “All the little devils are proud of Hell,” Doc (Pleasence) mumbles by way of greeting. It’s at that moment that I knew that Wake in Fright would be strong medicine; forty-some years… Read More Wake in Fright (1971)
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