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From the same writing team who hit the big time with Sexy Beast, we have a more theatrical, darker piece. At first glance, it strikes on as something like a RESEVOIR DOGS set in London, but actually the themes, infidelity, vulnerability and forgiveness are remarkably congruent with Sexy Beast. Once again, there’s an all star [...]

A repeat viewing of Robert Bresson’s Dostoievskian tale of inflated anomie coming acropper in post-war Paris. The object relations school would approve of the means of his salvation - a comination of hitting rock bottom and finding someone to love.
I like tales of ego-shrunk salvation: DISGRACE and FALCONER spring to mind.
Despite his reputation, there isn’t [...]

Blues on the radio. What would the pre-accident Paul Rayment have brought to mind, listening to blues? He seems to have retired before the accident. There is no mention of inquiries from colleagues or winding up the business - no back story. We are told about the wrestler-like girl who fell in love with him, [...]