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‘Chosen’, directed by Ang Lee and starring Clive Owen

Today’s film is the 2001 short Chosen. The film stars Clive Owen, who reprises his role from the Tony Scott short Beat The Devil, and is directed by Ang Lee and written by David Carter. Ang Lee has found critical and commercial success both on the Hollywood and international stage, and received the award for …

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MIFF 2012: “Shadow Dancer” moves beautifully to an all too familiar tune

Shadow Dancer Directed by James Marsh Written by Tom Bradby 2012, UK, Ireland There’s no real reason to believe that the artistry required in the making of a documentary is vastly different to that required in the making of a fictional narrative. Nonetheless it is always interesting to watch filmmakers transition from one to the …

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‘Sin City’ impresses by commiting all imaginable sins

Sin City Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller Written by Frank Miller U.S.A, 2005 Every Friday during the month of June, the Friday Film Noir column will be taking a slightly offbeat look at noir in film. More specifically, films that embrace noir elements in their  own fashion yet are not from the traditionally …

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The International

The International 2009, USA Directed by: Tom Tykwer Written by: Eric Singer Produced by: Lloyd Philips, Charles Roven, Richard Suckle Starring: Clive Owen, Naomi Watts, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Ulrich Thomsen Filmed all over Europe and the US, The International aims to be a slick action thriller in the vein of the Bourne films, with a bit …

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