Just South of the border a group of middle-aged men work in forestry and fixing cars. One of them tries to make it as a Country & Western singer but has to put up with hassle from zealous friends and a local enemy. This is different to other Irish films. It's set in the mountains and is a serious drama. However, it's too claustrophobic outdoors with the trees and looks overlit. Also, many indoor scenes look like a movie set rather than real locations? There's too much space here - as if there was a large crew around the actors? Thought it was quite interesting but there are better similar American titles e.g. Tender Mercies.
Friday, 6 August 2010
Small engine repair
Just South of the border a group of middle-aged men work in forestry and fixing cars. One of them tries to make it as a Country & Western singer but has to put up with hassle from zealous friends and a local enemy. This is different to other Irish films. It's set in the mountains and is a serious drama. However, it's too claustrophobic outdoors with the trees and looks overlit. Also, many indoor scenes look like a movie set rather than real locations? There's too much space here - as if there was a large crew around the actors? Thought it was quite interesting but there are better similar American titles e.g. Tender Mercies.
Master of the world
Dated movie from the 1960s with Vincent Price trying to stop wars around the world. He uses an airship to attack from the sky. A group of ...
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Ah, maybe not the best decade for cinema but there were some decent Irish movies made back then. Some are forgotten, others didn't make ...
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Scanned (read) the issues from that year and here are some interesting points and quotes: 'Male, pale, and stale' - description o...