Classic Films - Reviews and Reflections with Stuart Fernie
Stuart
Episodes
Episode 108: Discussion of the use of humour in drama.February 15, 2024
Reflections on characters and themes in “Living” (2022), starring Bill NighyOctober 07, 2023
Reflections on characters and themes in “Oui, mais…” (Yes, but…) (2001) directed by Yves Lavandier.September 27, 2023
Brief reflections on characters and themes in John Boorman’s “Hell in the Pacific” (1968).September 22, 2023
Reflections on characters and themes in John Boorman’s “Point Blank”, focusing on the nature of the main character, Walker.September 17, 2023
Brief reflections on characters and themes in “Vera Cruz”, directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Gary Cooper and Burt Lancaster.September 17, 2023
Brief reflections on “Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and thoughts on other modern action/adventure films.September 17, 2023
My interpretation of the phrase “Il faut cultiver notre jardin”.September 17, 2023
Episode 100: Reflections on characters and themes in Gabriel Axel’s “Babette’s Feast” based on the short story by Karen Blixen.May 23, 2023
Episode 99: Brief reflections on the principal characters and broad themes in Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car”.May 23, 2023
Episode 98: Reflections on characters and existential themes in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman”May 19, 2023
Episode 97: Some personal thoughts on Christianity, religion and fate.April 02, 2023
Episode 96: Some thoughts on the place of acting in society and personal identityApril 02, 2023
Episode 95: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Banshees of Inisherin”February 25, 2023
Episode 94: Reflections on characters and themes in “Full Metal Jacket”February 25, 2023
Episode 93: Reflections on “Jojo Rabbit” (2019)December 02, 2022
Episode 92: Reflections on characters and themes in “We’re no Angels” (1955)December 02, 2022
Episode 91: Reflections on characters and themes in “Le Mans ‘66” (“Ford versus Ferrari”).November 30, 2022
Episode 90: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Magnificent Seven” (1960).November 30, 2022
Episode 89: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Last Samurai”.November 30, 2022
Episode 88: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Bishop’s Wife” (1947).November 30, 2022
Episode 87: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Bridge at Remagen”.November 23, 2022
Episode 86: Reflections on characters and themes in “The Long Good Friday”.November 21, 2022
Episode 85: Reflections on characters and themes in “It’s a Wonderful Life”.November 21, 2022
Episode 84: Reflections on characters and themes in “Mr Holmes”.November 21, 2022