Tag Archives: Michael Caine

Review: The Great Escaper

Posted on October 9, 2024 by philipbrasor

Reportedly Michael Caine’s last film and definitely Glenda Jackson’s last because she died not long after it was completed, this widely reported true story is further proof that old British actors, male and female, can still not only find work, … Continue reading →

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Review: King of Thieves

Posted on January 15, 2021 by philipbrasor

Were it not based on a true story, this heist film would have likely been derided as just another excuse for providing employment to that cohort of British male actors who have pushed past 65. In that regard, it’s quite … Continue reading →

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Review: My Generation

Posted on January 5, 2019 by philipbrasor

There’s nothing like a cleverly made documentary to bring up the obvious and somehow make you believe you’re hearing it for the first time. The general purport of David Batty’s nostalgic romp through 1960s Swinging London is that the milieu … Continue reading →

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