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Film Review: “White Riot”

June 23, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Mark Kermode reviews White Riot. Documentary exploring the founding of Rock Against Racism in 1976, against a background of anti-immigration hysteria and National Front marches.

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The ‘feel-good’ hit of the season? Mark Kermode reviews “Military Wives”

May 22, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

Mark Kermode reviews Military Wives. While their husbands are away serving in the military, a group of woman band together to form a choir.

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Film Club: “Local Hero”

March 28, 2020March 9, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

This wonderful video features both film critic Mark Kermode and legendary Scot filmmaker Bill Forsyth discussing his classic film Local Hero.

THE HOBBLEDEHOY regards Local Hero as one of our 10 Greatest Films ever. Read more about Local Hero

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Mark Kermode discusses Local Hero with Bill Forsyth

February 21, 2020 by THE HOBBLEDEHOY

A HOBBLEDEHOY favorite! BBC film critic Mark Kermode meets Bill Forsyth to discuss the making of ‘Local Hero’ on location in Pennan for an anniversary screening.

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