March 9, 2026

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Rock Hudson:  All That Heaven Allowed  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 It is a pity this documentary is not getting a theatrical release as it is lavishly illustrated with clips from Hudson’s films which still look great on the big screen.

Rock Hudson:  All That Heaven Allowed  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen October 23, 2023 0
It is a pity this documentary is not getting a theatrical release as it is lavishly illustrated...
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Killers of the Flower Moon  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 n Killers of the Flower Moon director Martin Scorsese delves into another shameful aspect of the history of America.

Killers of the Flower Moon  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen October 20, 2023 0
In Killers of the Flower Moon director Martin Scorsese delves into another shameful aspect of the history of America.
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A Haunting in Venice (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
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A Haunting in Venice (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman September 28, 2023 0
Kenneth Branagh does himself and Agatha Christie proud as he both directs and stars in A Haunting...
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (12A) Close-Up Film Review
 Hot sunshine, very warm and some nice scenery. Sounds like my back garden but with My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, we are, of course, in Greece with the Portokalos family once again.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (12A) Close-Up Film Review

Carlie Newman September 18, 2023 0
Hot sunshine, very warm and some nice scenery. Sounds like my back garden but with My Big...
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