‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts have announced the nominees for the 2017 EE British Academy Film Awards—i.e. the BAFTAs, which are sometimes called the “British Oscars.” Unsurprisingly, La La Land continues to dominate the awards conversation with a leading 11 nominations, followed by nine nominations each for Arrival and, somewhat surprisingly, Nocturnal Animals. Filmmaker Tom Ford’s literary adaptation didn’t strike a huge … Continue reading ‘La La Land’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Nocturnal Animals’ Lead BAFTA Nominations!!!

Dheepan (2015) Review!!!

Synopsis – Dheepan is a Sri Lankan Tamil warrior who flees to France and ends up working as a caretaker outside Paris. My Take – Although I am sure it must be a coincidence, the timing of this film’s release is almost pitch perfect. Just when thousands of Syrians are trying to escape their warn-torn country, and some European politicians are complaining about a ‘swarm … Continue reading Dheepan (2015) Review!!!

Front Row Filmed Entertainment Bags 20 new titles at AFM 2015‏!!!

Dubai, UAE. November 16, 2015. Despite a slow AFM, the Middle East distribution company FRONT ROW FILMED ENTERTAINMENT ends AFM by contracting 20 titles including the NICOLAS WINDING REFN produced remake “MANIAC COP” directed by JOHN HYAMS and the ANTONIO BANDERAS lead thriller “FAITH” from Wild Bunch. Both will be co-distributed with long-time associate Teleview International across the Middle East. Front Row continues its long … Continue reading Front Row Filmed Entertainment Bags 20 new titles at AFM 2015‏!!!