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Re: James-a coming of age film by Connor Clements

PhiloD — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:25:27 -0000

An amazing film in so many ways.

>>>irritation by the actions of James’ teacher<<<

After some time, I come to the belief that THIS is the heart of the film, not the ending. What the teacher Mr Sutherland says to James. What the teacher is REQUIRED to say to James. Some incident alluded to years ago has shown Mr Sutherland that he must not go beyond those bounds.

Compare that scene to a similar one in "Whole New Thing" (Canadian film). The different ways the teacher reacts when the student comes to him. The different requirements placed on the teacher.

Anyway, JAMES is worth seeing.

Re: Cutting Edge – Boys Alone (2002)

PhiloD — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:14:17 -0000

When this was first shown in the UK there were some comments on the web by someone living near the house used. He said that the destruction was not spontaneous, but actually instigated by the producers. I'm not sure how much truth there is to it.

Re: Lost Boys: A Novel by Orson Scott Card

PhiloD — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:04:32 -0000

This was originally a short story. Now lengthened into a novel. But the change was perhpas not an improvement.