June 21, 2026

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Armageddon Time  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 In Armageddon Time writer/director James Gray is revisiting his own childhood in 1980, which he describes as “a pivotal moment in postwar American history”.  

Armageddon Time  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen November 18, 2022
In Armageddon Time writer/director James Gray is revisiting his own childhood in 1980, which he describes as “a pivotal...
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A Bunch of Amateurs  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review
 The title refers to members of Bradford Movie Makers, a largely working class amateur film making club that has been going since 1932.

A Bunch of Amateurs  (12A) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen November 10, 2022
The title refers to members of Bradford Movie Makers, a largely working class amateur film making club...
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Weird:  The Al Yankovic Story (N/C) |Close-Up Film Review
 Weird Al Yankovic was a cult figure in America in the eighties.  A rock singer who achieved fame and a big following by parodying other artists songs. 

Weird:  The Al Yankovic Story (N/C) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen November 6, 2022
Weird Al Yankovic was a cult figure in America in the eighties. A rock singer who...
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Don’t Worry Darling  (15) |Close-Up Film Review
 Olivia Wilde’s second film as director is similar in theme to Ira Levin’s twice filmed novel The Stepford Wives – the exploitation and objectification of women by men.

Don’t Worry Darling  (15) |Close-Up Film Review

Carol Allen September 23, 2022
Olivia Wilde’s second film as director is similar in theme to Ira Levin’s twice filmed novel The Stepford...
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