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Harrogate

Category: Film

Film group blog. Shown on Film Group page only.

  • The Old Man and The Gun - our review

    A charming film, based on a true story originally published in the New Yorker magazine. Robert Redford was a loveable bank robber in the film, but in the discussions later his real-life character flaws were laid bare! A jail-breaker and inveterate criminal, it was clear he loved the chase. Lovingly shot with a hazy, sepia… Read more

  • Darkest Hour - our review

    We enjoyed this film starring Gary Oldman, we felt it brought what could be quite a dry topic to life. It sparked a lot of discussion about accuracy and authenticity, and eventually we deducted some points because of the invented scene on the London Tube - we felt there was a danger this would pass… Read more