I haven't seen The Adjustment Bureau, but do you happen to know why it was called this instead of The Adjustment Team which is the name of Philip K Dick's story?

When I first heard of this film I thought at first that it was connected with The Assassination Bureau (1969) with Oliver Reed and Diana Rigg, but there is no connection.

I wouldn't think anyone would confuse this with The A Team.

I have no idea why they changed it

Mother Teresa Of Cats (Matka Teresa od kotów) (2010) 6/10

Millennium Mambo (Qian xi man po) (2001) 8/10

Considering the fame of Bonnie and Clyde (1967), it may seem slightly surprising that I had never seen it, so when it was reshown on television a few days ago I recorded it and saw it yesterday. I had seen the last scene before on documentaries, so I knew what to expect. An excellent film, well worth its reputation, and full of touches which made this memorable.

Although Warren Beatty was already established, this film brought Faye Dunaway and Gene Hackman to success. And it was also another Gene's first significant role - Gene Wilder.

Arthur Penn was influenced by the French New Wave, and it shows,

I saw Badlands (1973) when it was released, and I can see how Bonnie and Clyde influenced this.

Edes Anna (1958) 8/10

Stella Dallas (1937) 9/10

I saw the classic His Girl Friday (1940) yesterday with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Also had Ralph Bellamy. Briiliant dialogue at break neck speed. Also a few injokes in the film. For instance the mayor says "Whistling in the dark. Well that isn't going to help you this time. You're through.". And Cary Grant replies "Listen the last man that said that to me was Archie Leach just a week before he cut his throat.". Archie Leach was Cary Grant's real name. There was a similar injoke in Grant's later film Arsenic and Old LAce.

One of the funniest films i have seen

Little Sister (Zusje) (1995) 7/10

Sucker Punch (2011) 2/10

Born Yesterday (1950) with Judy Holliday in her best film reprising her role she played on stage 4 years before (Jean Arthur was supposed to have played the role on stage but pulled out just before the play opened). A serious comedy. The film was originally intended for Rita Hayworth but she was on sabbatical having just married. Apparently Marilyn Monroe was also tested for the role.

Very glad she didnt get the role

Take Aim At The Police Van (Sono gosôsha wo nerae: 'Jûsangô taihisen' yori) (1960) 7/10

Rolling Family (Familia rodante) (2004) 6/10

Day Of The Wacko (Dzien swira) (2002) 8/10

Point Blank (A bout portant) (2010) 5/10

Pelisky (1999) 8.5/10

Marathon (2005) 6/10

A couple of routine films I have seen recently are Shallow Hal (2001) and The Rock (1996). Both are watchable but neither would feature on my non-existent list of outstanding films.

Black Swan - 4/10....melodramatic tosh

. It did prompt me to go on Amazon and order a copy of the 1992 restored version of The Red Shoes - looking forward to that!

I saw Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) yesterday. An excellent nautical film well written and acted with an authentic feel to what life would have been like. Confusing at times, but that is to be expected in the heat of battle.

The name of the enemy ship Acheron, described at one point as a hell ship, was the name of one of the rivers in Hades in Greek mythology, so well named.

There is also a touch of humour at times, for instance:

Capt. Jack Aubrey: Do you see those two weevils doctor?
Dr. Stephen Maturin: I do.
Capt. Jack Aubrey: Which would you choose?
Dr. Stephen Maturin: [sighs annoyed] Neither; there is not a scrap a difference between them. They are the same species of Curculio.
Capt. Jack Aubrey: If you had to choose. If you were forced to make a choice. If there was no other response...
Dr. Stephen Maturin: [Exasperated] Well then if you are going to *push* me...
[the doctor studies the weevils briefly]
Dr. Stephen Maturin: ...I would choose the right hand weevil; it has... significant advantage in both length and breadth.
[the captain thumps his fist in the table]
Capt. Jack Aubrey: There, I have you! You're completely dished! Do you not know that in the service...
[pauses]
Capt. Jack Aubrey: ...one must always choose the lesser of two weevils.

[the officers burst out in laughter]

Karen Cries On The Bus (Karen llora en un bus) (2011) 7/10

The Lighthouse (Mayak) (2006) 5/10

A Child Is Waiting (1963) 8.5/10

Le Beau Serge (1958) 7.5/10

The Hidden Half (Nimeh-ye penhan) (2001) 6/10

The Truck (Teureok) (2008) 4/10

Whooping Cough (Szamarkohoges) (1987) 8/10

Knifer (Macherovgaltis) (2010) 7.5/10

Vavien (2009) 7/10

An Ordinary Execution (Une exécution ordinaire) (2010) 6/10

Alice Adams (1935) 7.5/10

Take Care Of Your Scarf, Tatiana (Pidä huivista kiinni, Tatjana) (1994) 6/10

I resaw Shadow of a Doubt (1943), one of my favourite Hitchcock films. The part of Uncle Charlie played by Joseph Cotten was originally intended to be played by William Powell, but MGM refused to lend him.

Road Test (Proverka na dorogakh) (1971) 8.5/10

The Hangover 2 (2011) 4/10

The Whole Town's Talking (1935) 8.5/10

Young Aphrodites (Mikres Afrodites) (1963) 7/10

I resaw Beetlejuice (1988). One of the insanest madcap films I've seen, though the first tiem I saw it I enjoyed it more than a second time around as it was possibly the first Tim Burton film I had seen so it took me by surprise. And the music by Danny Elfman really helped.

Raw Deal (1948) 8.5/10

In This Our Life (1942) 7.5/10

How I Killed A Saint (Kako ubiv svetec) (2004) 6/10

I saw Philadephia (1993) for the first time, but it felt as if I had seen it before. The only scene which stood out for me was the opera scene where Hanks is listening to Maria Callas

Bruna Surfistinha (2011) 6/10

Black Bread (Pa Negre) (2010) 6/10

Morgen (2010) 8.5/10

Devil (2010) 4/10

The Big Risk (Classe tous risques) (1960) 9/10

19 (2000) 8/10

Scandal (Shubun) (1950) 7/10

At Home Among Strangers, Stranger At Home (Svoy sredi chuzhikh, chuzhoy sredi svoikh) (1974) 6/10

Night Bus (Otobuse shab) (2007) 8.5/10

Submarine (2010) 8.5/10

The Miracle Woman (1931) 7/10

Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008) 8/10

Among Us (Änglavakt) (2010) 4/10

I saw this early Frank Capra film a couple of years ago when it was shown on television. IMDB trivia says:

This film was made before the days of process screen photography, so few special effects were employed. In a testament to the actors' bravery and dedication to their craft, David Manners recalled that he and Barbara Stanwyck had to work near live lions, separated only by invisible netting. The actor said: "I could smell their breath". Similarly, during the climactic fire scene, Stanwyck had to stand amid real blazing fires, swirling smoke, and falling timbers.

Thats the brilliant thing about old films, you dont see any of the ridiculous over the top cgi that you always see in films today