February 17, 2026

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The Dead Don’t Hurt  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 Viggo Mortensen’s film, which he wrote and directed as well as playing the male lead, is both an unusual and rather contemporary take on the Western.

The Dead Don’t Hurt  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen June 10, 2024 0
Viggo Mortensen’s film, which he wrote and directed as well as playing the male lead, is both...
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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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There’s Still Tomorrow  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 There’s Still Tomorrow

There’s Still Tomorrow  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen April 24, 2024 0
Paola Cortellesi’s brilliant and absorbing directorial debut, in which she also plays the lead, is in many...
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