The Illusionist (2006)
Director: Neil Burger By Marilyn Ferdinand This is the 200th post on Ferdy on Films, etc. No, unlike the 100th episode of a TV series, I’m not going to be set for life with some lucrative syndication...
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Director: David Yates By Roderick Heath David Yates’ unexpectedly splendid third feature and his second Harry Potter film, sees a director come of age as a wielder of imagery and a buckaroo adept at...
View ArticleValerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
Director/Screenwriter: Jaromil Jirês By Roderick Heath Czech director Jaromil Jirês’ intoxicating 1970 masterpiece is one of those films that can make you shake your head at the wasted potential of...
View ArticleShorts/Take 2: The Letter/Bottles/Speed Grieving/Breathtaking
The 2010 Talking Pictures Festival (May 6-9) By Marilyn Ferdinand The Talking Pictures Festival has put together an intriguing program for its second group of short features. All of the films are, in...
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