HEAT
It’s easy to forget that Michael Mann’s classic crime film HEAT was only a relatively modest success thirty years ago. … Continue reading HEAT
Author: David E Phillips
Jackie Brown
Of all the films Quentin Tarantino has made, Jackie Brown is probably the least Tarantino of them all. But that … Continue reading Jackie Brown
Zero Dark Thirty
I’m going to ask you to stick with me for a moment. Zero Dark Thirty is the terrorist version of … Continue reading Zero Dark Thirty
Diane Keaton
When discussing the career of the extraordinary Diane Keaton, it’s easy to focus on her comedic work. And why wouldn’t … Continue reading Diane Keaton
The Smashing Machine
There is no film that I find more frustrating than one that intends to be great but ends up merely … Continue reading The Smashing Machine
One Battle After Another
As a child of the ‘80s, my cinematic awakening occurred during the era of Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, and Oliver … Continue reading One Battle After Another
All the President’s Men
Well over a decade ago, I worked for an education company owned by the Washington Post. While I never worked … Continue reading All the President’s Men
Bob Newhart
The most typical description of the humor of Bob Newhart is likely to center around the word “deadpan,” which is … Continue reading Bob Newhart
Faye
The first indication of potential trouble regarding HBO’s documentary on the legendary actress Faye Dunaway (simply titled Faye) was something … Continue reading Faye
Godzilla Minus One
It’s the question I’ve been asking myself since Godzilla starring Matthew Broderick (and directed by the Independence Day guy) was … Continue reading Godzilla Minus One
Reel Reframe 