Tag Archives: Wes Anderson

The astonishing range of Gene Hackman

By Ray Bennett With most movie stars it’s not very difficult to sort out a Top 10 of your favourite films but Gene Hackman’s exceptional 40-year career has included so many terrific performances in such a wide range of films … Continue reading

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VENICE FILM REVIEW: Wes Anderson’s ‘Darjeeling Limited’

By Ray Bennett VENICE – The whimsical and insightful charm that Wes Anderson and his filmmaking pals have displayed in such films as “Rushmore” and “The Royal Tenenbaums” curdles ruinously in the Indian sun that shines so brightly in their smug and … Continue reading

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