Tag: The Illusionist

Film review: THE ILLUSIONIST, from Built for Speed

The illusionist is a bittersweet French animated film based on a script by famed comic movie maker Jacques Tati.  It tells the story of a middle-aged French sideshow magician who embarks on a forelorn tour of Britain in the early 60’s. There he meets a poverty-stricken young woman whom he takes under his wing.  As she begins to flourish and explore

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What’s on Built for Speed: Fri 5th August 2011

In a stunning afront to public taste it’s Dr Nick solo on Built for Speed this week. He’ll be reviewing the latest Aussie movie Red Dog and French Animated flick The Illusionist.  For fans of American indie rock there’s a big centrepiece of classic American alternative music from the 80’s.  We also explore some different shades of Aussie rock.  As if

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