The Harder They Fall (1956)
It had been many, many years since I had first seen Humphrey Bogart’s cinematic swan song, The Harder They Fall; just … Continue reading The Harder They Fall (1956)
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The Bikeriders
Leave it to Director Jeff Nichols (the man behind Take Shelter, Mud, Loving, and Midnight Special) to upset your expectations … Continue reading The Bikeriders
Norman Jewison
Considering the contributions Norman Jewison made to American cinema, it’s easy to forget that he was born, raised, attended university, … Continue reading Norman Jewison
Maestro
It’s a strange thing to feel compelled to come to the defense of a film that you, yourself, aren’t all … Continue reading Maestro
Platoon
My dad and I didn’t have much in common. My dad was good with his hands; I need help screwing … Continue reading Platoon
Burt Young
It’s quite easy, and even understandable, to reduce the career of Burt Young down to his most famous role: Paulie … Continue reading Burt Young
Terence Davies
Few filmmakers (this side of Ingmar Bergman and Mike Leigh) in the history of the medium operated with more proficiency … Continue reading Terence Davies
Gone Girl
I know at the time many considered Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn’s massively successful novel a beach read or an airport novel. … Continue reading Gone Girl
Peter Jackson Documents the Chaos and Creation of “Let It Be” in ‘The Beatles: Get Back’
Full disclosure: I’m more of a Stones guy than a Beatles guy, and some early Beatles (Love Me Do, I Wanna … Continue reading Peter Jackson Documents the Chaos and Creation of “Let It Be” in ‘The Beatles: Get Back’
Sidney Poitier and the Weight of Blazing Trails
One of my favorite stories about Sidney Poitier is that he was so poor growing up in the Bahamas that … Continue reading Sidney Poitier and the Weight of Blazing Trails
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