Ken Loach

Film Review: “The Old Oak” — Still Standing Tall

May 4, 2024
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Veteran British director Ken Loach turns over a new leaf in “The Old Oak”.

Film Review: A Rundown from the San Sebastian International Film Festival

October 2, 2019
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How is this festival kept off the map from my US colleagues?

Film Review: The Vancouver International Film Festival — Sensible and Satisfying

October 14, 2016
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At the Vancouver Film Festival, cinema lovers could look at movies which had been much praised at prior festivals, including winning prizes.

Film Review: “Jimmy’s Hall” — A Vibrant Look at Irish Working Class Culture

July 30, 2015
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The entertaining and inspiring Jimmy’s Hall is more playful than some of director Ken Loach’s previous, more radical-leaning efforts.

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