Return of the living dead
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There has been considerable controversy surrounding the shooting of the film 'Jinnah' in Pakistan. The film, which deals with the life of the lawyer Mohamammed Ali Jinnah, who was the driving force behind the decision to create the state of Pakistan in 1940, is being dismissed by some observers, and some are even going as far as trying to have it banned. They object to the fact that Jinnah is being played by Christopher Lee, who is claimed to have been involved in sex and horror films, and there are also calls for the deportation of Asian actor Shashi Kapoor, the film's narrator.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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He shone
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Critics have generally reacted very coldly to the tour currently being undertaken by Australian pianist David Helfgott, who suffers from mental instability. They believe that Helfgott, who was the inspiration behind the film 'Shine,' is being shamelessly exploited by his promoters, and some even claim that audiences should be ashamed to attend his concerts. The critics' views differ considerably from those of ordinary members of the audience, who have felt very positive about Helfgott.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1997
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Tall tales for adults
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The two-part film version of the novel 'Gulliver's Travels,' written by Jonathan Swift in the 18th century, aims to redirect the story towards an adult audience. Producer Duncan Kenworthy was keen to cover the whole of the novel, emphasising its satirical nature. The new version takes approaches which are very different from previous film versions. These include framing the voyages with a melodramatic sub-plot.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1996
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