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Michael Collins *** (1996, Liam Neeson, Alan Rickman, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Julia Roberts) – Classic Movie Review 3359

‘In 1916 a rebellion began, to be followed by a guerilla war which would change the nature of Britain’s rule over Ireland forever. The mastermind behind that war was Michael Collins. His life and death […]

Feb, 14

The Company of Wolves **** (1984, Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Graham Crowden, Brian Glover, Stephen Rea) – Classic Movie Review 3358)

Based on Angela Carter’s short stories, co-writer/director Neil Jordan’s 1984 British Gothic fantasy horror film is an alluring, visionary Freudian fairy tale for grown-ups. Spooky, sexy, gorgeous and unique, this is a marvellous, special film. […]

Feb, 14

Angel [Danny Boy] **** (1982, Stephen Rea, Veronica Quilligan, Alan Devlin, Peter Caffrey, Ray McAnally) – Classic Movie Review 3357

Stephen Rea stars as Irish saxophonist Danny, who gets in way over his head when he witnesses the murder of his band manager and a deaf-mute girl after a gig. After recalling to the police a […]

Feb, 14

Feardotcom * (2002, Stephen Dorff, Natascha McElhone, Stephen Rea, Michael Sarrazin, Nigel Terry, Udo Keir) – Classic Movie Review 3329

Stephen Dorff stars as a cop, Detective Mike Reilly, who makes the mistake of logging on to the fear.com website when he’s on a case probing gory killings with the help of Department of Health […]

Feb, 05

Trojan Eddie ** (1996, Stephen Rea, Richard Harris, Stuart Townsend, Aislín McGuckin) – Classic Movie Review 2147

Dour and tedious slice of life set in an Irish small-town, where an ex-con called Trojan Eddie (Stephen Rea) lands himself in trouble when he sets up on his own and clashes with a Mr […]

Feb, 02

The Crying Game **** (1992, Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson) – Classic Movie Review 2096

Writer-director Neil Jordan’s striking and involving 1992 political thriller greatly impressed audiences with its unusual story and weird mix of sex and terrorism, especially in America, where it was a surprise hit, taking $62.5million there after […]

Jan, 21

Life Is Sweet ***** (1990, Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall, Claire Skinner, Jane Horrocks) – Classic Movie Review 1875

If only all British comedy movies could be as brilliant as this! Writer-director Mike Leigh’s 1990 film is extremely sweet indeed – yes and of course just as sour, too. Leigh presents a desperately sad, […]

Nov, 23

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