At The Movies for Wednesday 18 October 2023

AT THE MOVIES #944   WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

 

Simon Morris talks about the importance of identifying with characters – in an unusual Western and two thrillers about people trying to make a fortune.

 

 

 

Strange way of life is a short – a very short - Western, about two cowboys who re-ignite an old flame.  Starring Pedro Pascal (The last of us) and Ethan Hawke (Before midnight), it’s directed by Pedro Almodóvar (All about my mother).

 

 

 

 

 

The origin of evil sees French comedy star Laure Calamy (Call my agent!) in a decided change of pace – as the cuckoo in the nest of a wealthy family fighting for control of the business.  Directed by Sébastien Marnier.

 

 

 

 

And ice-cold thriller Fair play shows a workplace relationship torn apart when one of them gets a big promotion.   Starring Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo).