I've Loved You So Long a.k.a. Il y a longtemps que je t'aime (2008)

Decent French drama in which family secrets are deftly unravelled. Well paced and plotted.

3.5 stars

Milk (2008)

Powerful biopic of the civil rights leader working to defeat Prop. 6 with a message of hope. Ironic that it "came out" not long after another groundbreaking leader was elected on the back of a message of hope, whilst Proposition 8 was passed into law.

4 stars Janck (Jan '09)



San Francisco, gays and activism.


4 stars Mitch

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)

A real heart-breaker, the missus sobbed throughout.. watch it if you get the chance.

4 stars

The Wrestler (2008)

A real suplex to the emotions.

Janck 4.5 stars (Jun '09)



Wonderfully acted, this past it wrestler role Mickey Rourke absolutely nails. Plus how hot is Marisa Tomei...

Mitch 4 stars

Der Baader Meinhof Komplex (2008) aka "The Baader Meinhof Complex"

An interesting period of history, this entertaining film shows plenty of the "what" and "how" but not enough of the "why".

Janck 3.5 stars (July '09)



A touch long, but still engaging. This re-telling of actual events makes for a surprisingly good screenplay. Solid German export.

Mitch 4 stars

Bronson (2009)

Kubrick inspired take on the notorious prisoner Charles Bronson, who comes across as flamboyant and scary in equal measures.

4 stars