March 12, 2026

Carlie Newman

The Teachers’ Lounge (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 Mesmerising from start to finish the film is completely absorbing making one wonder what is going to happen next. One scenario presents to be followed by a reversal a few scenes later.

The Teachers’ Lounge (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman May 4, 2024 0
Mesmerising from start to finish the film is completely absorbing making one wonder what is going to...
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The Boys in the Boat (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 George Clooney directs a sturdy biopic with the emphasis on showing the team spirit of the rowing team from the University of Washington which won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin.

The Boys in the Boat (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman January 19, 2024 0
George Clooney directs a sturdy biopic with the emphasis on showing the team spirit of the rowing...
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The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 The Disappearance of Shere Hite

The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman January 15, 2024 0
I learnt something new from this documentary – and no, I won’t say what! Shere Hite became...
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