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Jason Reitman’s 2011 film has largely faded from critical attention, but it is worth revisiting to see Theron as Mavis, a chaotic, black hole of empathy
Black Narcissus, BBC Two, Saturday, 1.15pm Whether you loved, loathed or (more likely) were completely underwhelmed by the BBC's adaptation of Rumer Godden's 1939 novel about a group of nuns trying to set up a school in a remote Himalayan palace, you'll find an interesting contrast in the much-admired 1947 film version. Black Narcissus won an Oscar for its cinematography – the great Jack Cardiff was behind the camera – and it's thought by many to be the gem in the Powell and Pressburger portfolio, an already rich collection of films which includes I Know Where I'm Going, A Matter Of L...