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The Cold Room (1984)
Physological mumbo jumbo
George Segal is the estranged father of a 17 year old girl. She is a troubled youth and is played quite ably Amanda Pays. In an attempt to reconnect with his daughter, Segal takes her from London to East Berlin. She is not happy and quite rude to him but he continues to try and please her. The East Berlin setting makes for empty streets and strange encounters. Why he picks this locale is never explained. It's a grim place. The daughter gets into all sorts of strange physic changes which makes her unbalanced and unpredictable.
Warren Clarke has a marvelous part as a "heavy" which is a far cry from his performance as Detective in "Dalziel and Pascoe" (61 episodes)a
It's worth your time if you really need diversion. There are some real "plot holes" so don't expect a satisfactory ending.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
An gem
This is the type of movie Hollywood has forgotten how to make. Interesting plot, well told with no guess work makes this a pleasant view.
Diane Lane is absolutely brilliant in a part that is a "once in a lifetime". She walks a fine line and makes it work to perfection.
Camera work makes Italy countryside marvelous eye candy. Sandra Oh is a standout. All performances are "right on".
The little salute to "La Dolce Vita" is done with reverence but is also funny no matter what.
Just sit back and enjoy and truly lovely motion picture. It's special and should be good for more than one look.
The "credits" are especially noteworthy because the performers are visually identified with their picture. This should be manditory on all films.
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