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Movie review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy ****
George Smiley is an owlishly quiet and observant veteran spy. In the bleak days of the Cold War he is brought out of retirement to search for a suspected Soviet double agent at the heart of British intelligence.
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Movie review: Contraband ***
Chris Farraday long ago abandoned his life of crime. But after his brother-in-law Andy botches a drug deal for his ruthless boss, Chris is forced back into doing what he does best - running contraband - to settle Andy's debt.
Here's the lowdown on this year's BIFF
Now in its 15th year, the Bermuda International Film Festival is confirmed to take place from March 16 to 22. Sarah Lagan gave an exclusive preview on Friday.
The Bakatown Short Film Festival gets off to a flying start
Chewstick's Bakatown Short Film Festival got off to a successful start on Thursday evening with the screening of five locally made films.
Filmmakers talk of the need for a guild in Bermuda
The idea of a filmmakers' guild in Bermuda was discussed at the inaugural Bakatown Short Film Festival. Sarah Lagan on Wednesday reported on this and on the films shown.
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CableVision programmes to focus on Black History Month
February features some special programming on CableVision dedicated to Black History Month, celebrated annually in the US, Canada and Great Britain since 1976.
Bermuda Docs to screen Oscar-nominated short films
Bermuda Docs and the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute are to screen Oscar-nominated short films on February 23rd, 24th and 26th.
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Movie review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island ***
Sean lost his dad on the epic Journey to the Center of the Earth. Now the rebellious teen gets a coded radio message and sets off with his stepdad to find a mysterious island in the South Pacific.
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Movie review: The Iron Lady ***
Former UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher smashed through the barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male-dominated world. A look at the life of an extraordinary and complex woman, with a focus on the price she paid for power.
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Movie review: Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace 3D ***
Two Jedi Knights uncover a wider conflict when they are sent as emissaries to the blockaded planet Naboo. Anakin Skywalker is introduced as a young slave boy who seems to be unusually strong with nascent powers of The Force.
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Movie review: The Grey ***
A plane goes down in the middle of icy Alaska, killing most on board. An oil drilling team struggles to survive in the wilderness while being hunted by a gang of malevolently intelligent and aggressive wolves.
Filmmaker explores intolerance and prejudice
Filmmaker Bayard Outerbridge, interviewed in Friday's Bermuda Sun, is working on 'Machsom' - the story of a young soldier during the confict between Israel and Palestine.
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Movie review: Big Miracle ***
The plight of a family of gray whales, stranded under the Alaska ice, captivates the country and forces oil men and environmentalists, natives and Cold War foes to team up in the waning days of the Reagan administration.
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Movie review: The Artist ****
Silent movie star George Valentin is the toast of Hollywood. But as the introduction of 'talkies' threatens his career, young dancer and fan Peppy Miller rises to fame as a leading lady.
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Movie review: Underworld: Awakening **
When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrior Selene leads the battle against humankind.
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