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Børning 3 (2020)
Funny!
I have not seen the previous films, but I enjoyed this one. It mocks films like The Fast and the Furious with crazy plot points and bad dialogue. The acting is purposely low key to play off of car films that take themselves too seriously. The reference to Apocalypse Now and Duvall's classic line enhance its satirical nature. Wacky and funny movie.
Fauda (2015)
Yes
Much of this is very good. Seemingly evenhanded. But too often it goes off track, and things happen that do not make sense. Sometimes it feels like a convenient plot point conceived by writers. Small example is Doron's son who is suddenly a teen, even though played by the same actor, but Doren's daughter is only six months older than the previous season. Or when Bashar's father leaves the compound to make an unnecessary call to his wife. Btw, Igal Naor is excellent, in my view. But ultimately, a really interesting series.
Hamlet at Elsinore (1964)
Interesting Viewing
Just finished watching this film/taping of Hamlet (DVD available from Netflix) and found it to be quite interesting on many levels. Of course, Christopher Plummer is a great Hamlet, but I was not as hot on Michael Caine. Really enjoyed Robert Shaw's Claudius and Jo Maxwell Muller (apparently deceased in 2010) as Ophelia. This version focuses the plot by cutting and editing (such as Laertes' overt challenge to Claudius on his return from Paris), but enough of the play is left for an enjoyable visit. All around the performers handled the verse with great clarity and that is very welcome. I have appeared in four productions of Hamlet, and teach it as part of my curriculum at a community college in Los Angeles and so am very familiar with it.