Morley's

And strangely enough, my eye was drawn to all the sweat above Robert Morley's upper-lip.

John Farr: Is "High-Def" Technology Ruining the Look of Classic Films? John Farr 2011

And strangely enough, my eye was drawn to all the sweat above Robert Morley's upper-lip.

John Farr: Is "High-Def" Technology Ruining the Look of Classic Films? John Farr 2011

It's no understatement to describe Carol Morley's forthcoming documentary as one of the most surprising films of the year – in a good way.

This week's new film events 2011

And strangely enough, my eye was drawn to all the sweat above Robert Morley's upper-lip.

John Farr: Is "High-Def" Technology Ruining the Look of Classic Films? John Farr 2011

And when I mention the playful subterfuge of the ZTT label in the mid-80s as a possible precursor – what with Paul Morley's sleevenotes and those Frankie Say T-shirts – McClung is suspicious.

Wu Lyf: better the devil you don't know 2011

And when I mention the playful subterfuge of the ZTT label in the mid-80s as a possible precursor – what with Paul Morley's sleevenotes and those Frankie Say T-shirts – McClung is suspicious.

Wu Lyf: better the devil you don't know 2011

The reasons are numerous: smart production, intelligent songwriting and -- especially in Morley's case -- poetry disguised as lyrics that immediately resonates with heartfelt conviction.

Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Songs of Wonder and Planetary Grooves Derek Beres 2011

Olivia Colman from the action categories, of course, and Carol Morley's Dreams of a Life.

Trailer trash 2012

The reasons are numerous: smart production, intelligent songwriting and -- especially in Morley's case -- poetry disguised as lyrics that immediately resonates with heartfelt conviction.

Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Songs of Wonder and Planetary Grooves Derek Beres 2011

And strangely enough, my eye was drawn to all the sweat above Robert Morley's upper-lip.

John Farr: Is "High-Def" Technology Ruining the Look of Classic Films? John Farr 2011