Matt Melia

Matt Melia

Favorite films

  • Jaws
  • The Devils
  • The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
  • Lawrence of Arabia

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  • Carrie

    ★★½

  • Adolescence

    ★★★★★

  • The Guardian

    ★★★

  • Presence

    ★★★

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  • Carrie

    Carrie

    ★★½

    As far as adaptations go it's not badm it's not great but it's not bad.

  • The Guardian

    The Guardian

    ★★★

    A lot of fun

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  • Dance of the Seven Veils

    Dance of the Seven Veils

    ★★★★★

    The Devils (1971) is often cited as the major controversy of Ken's career. However this 'comic strip' of the life of the composer Richard Strauss predates and established Ken's reputation as the most provocative and daring voice in British film.

    The film evokes Ken's love for Strauss's music AND his disgust at Strauss's politics at the same time (proving you CAN love the art and not the artist). The film's depiction of Strauss's Nazi affiliations caused the Strauss family to…

  • Carry-On

    Carry-On

    Really really poor in all respects