Velvet Goldmine (1998)

Posted by moviegeek916 on May 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Velvet Goldmine (1998) – There’s been a number of odd scenes that have sprung up around musical styles. Punk is my favorite, but the 70s also saw the rise of glam rock. Now I never could get into the whole elaborate makeup, expertly coiffed hairstyles, and outlandish outfits (hell, I can barely be bothered to … Continue reading →

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The Special Relationship (2010)

Posted by moviegeek916 on September 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment 

The Special Relationship (2010) — So this is the third of writer Peter Morgan’s “Tony Blair Trilogy” (after The Deal and The Queen) starring Michael Sheen as Blair.  I didn’t see those other two movies though so I went in free of expectation.  I thought Sheen was great and can see why they keep asking … Continue reading →

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