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    Month: October 2016

    Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004)

    Jonathan Demme’s reimagining of John Frankenheimer’s 1962 classic sees Denzel Washington as Gulf War veteran Bennett Marco who comes to suspect that his unit was captured and… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (2004)”

    October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Tom E

    Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)

    As with 3: 10 to Yuma, I’ve decided to watch two versions of the same film in one day and (hopefully) compare the two. John Frankenheimer’s 1962 political… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “The Manchurian Candidate” (1962)”

    October 25, 2016October 25, 2016 by Tom E

    Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “I, Daniel Blake” (2016)

    Unusual for a Screen Unseen, this was a film that I had definitely heard of, saw the trailer for beforehand and pretty much knew what it was… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “I, Daniel Blake” (2016)”

    October 19, 2016January 10, 2017 by Tom E

    Plain, Simple Tom re-reviews “Deadpool” (2016)

    In an unprecedented move, I’ve decided to re-review a certain film that I saw in the cinema this year, ahead of my final round-up at the end… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom re-reviews “Deadpool” (2016)”

    October 12, 2016 by Tom E

    Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016)

    The latest offering from Tim Burton, Miss Peregrine follows Jake Portman (Asa Butterfield) who, after his grandfather (Terence Stamp) is attacked by a supernatural creature, is led to find… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” (2016)”

    October 11, 2016January 10, 2017 by Tom E

    Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tangerine” (2015)

    Taking place during a Los Angeles Christmas Eve, Tangerine is primarily about transgender sex worker Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) who, after spending 28 days in prison, discovers that… Read more “Plain, Simple Tom reviews . . . “Tangerine” (2015)”

    October 9, 2016 by Tom E

    Dual Roles Blogathon: Cate Blanchett in “Coffee and Cigarettes” (2003)

    In this blogathon, hosted by Christina Wehner and Silver Screenings, it’s all about actors playing more than one role in a single film. This is certainly a fascinating blogathon topic and… Read more “Dual Roles Blogathon: Cate Blanchett in “Coffee and Cigarettes” (2003)”

    October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by Tom E
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