Tag Archives: Jennifer Lawrence

TIFF FILM REVIEW: Darren Aronofsky’s ‘mother!’

Posted on September 14, 2017 by admin

By Ray Bennett TORONTO – Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!” is pure hokum but it is very enjoyable hokum, a tub-thumping thriller with a gorgeous young woman (Jennifer Lawrence) spiralling into all kinds of fiendish and inexplicable horror. It’s completely pointless but, … Continue reading →

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Film review: Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper in ‘Serena’

Posted on October 24, 2014 by admin

By Ray Bennett Among the many good things about the new Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper period drama “Serena” is that you’re never quite sure where it’s headed but the trouble is that when it’s over you’re not entirely certain … Continue reading →

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FILM REVIEW: David O’ Russell’s ‘American Hustle’

Posted on December 21, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett The jazziest American filmmaker since Robert Altman, David O’Russell makes it three top-flight jams in a row with his rambunctious and hugely enjoyable comedy “American Hustle”. Like Altman, Russell assembles expert side-men and women, provides the key … Continue reading →

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FILM REVIEW: ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’

Posted on November 22, 2013 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON – Prince Philip once landed at Heathrow and someone asked him how was his flight. The Prince said, ‘Have you ever been on a plane? It was like that.” Much can be said of movie sequels. … Continue reading →

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TIFF: ‘Silver Linings’ wins People’s Choice Award

Posted on September 16, 2012 by admin

By Ray Bennett TORONTO – David O. Russell’s comedy “Silver Linings Playbook” starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence has won the People’s Choice Award at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Previous winners of the award include “The King’s … Continue reading →

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TIFF FILM REVIEW: David O. Russell’s ‘Silver Linings Playbook’

Posted on September 10, 2012 by admin

By Ray Bennett TORONTO – So many things could go wrong in a comedy drama about mental illness that it’s a credit to writer/director David O. Russell and an excellent cast that “Silver Linings Playbook” is such a winning success. … Continue reading →

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VENICE: Guillermo Arriaga worries about ‘The Burning Plain’

Posted on September 8, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett VENICE – Veteran screenwriter and first-time director Guillermo Arriaga sat by the pool at a hotel on the Venice Lido and confessed that he was not calm, not calm at all. He completed his film “The Burning … Continue reading →

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VENICE: ‘The Wrestler’ wins the Golden Lion

Posted on September 6, 2008 by admin

By Ray Bennett U.S. movie “The Wrestler” won the Golden Lion for best picture at the Venice International Film Festival on Saturday at the close of the 11-day competition on the Lido. The film stars Mickey Rourke as an ageing … Continue reading →

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