At Close Range
There he goes, showing us the ugly again. These are words I seem to remember Brad Pitt saying about Sean … Continue reading At Close Range
Category: film
The Greatest Viking Movie Ever Made Is Called The Northman
In the leadup to the much awaited Robert Eggers movie The Northman, one question was asked consistently by fans on … Continue reading The Greatest Viking Movie Ever Made Is Called The Northman
Children of a Lesser God
On the surface, Children of a Lesser God may look like a romantic drama about communication, and while it is … Continue reading Children of a Lesser God
A Darker Knight
Detective Comics. That’s what the comic book series was called when Batman was introduced in issue 27, way back in … Continue reading A Darker Knight
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
The Piano
Has there ever been a more transgressive director than Jane Campion? Whether you are talking about Sweetie, An Angel At … Continue reading The Piano
Missing Mickey Rourke
Don’t worry. Mickey Rourke is not dead. Today (September 16) is Mickey Rourke’s birthday. When I say I miss Mickey, … Continue reading Missing Mickey Rourke
Ali
There is a version of Ali that would have pleased almost everyone. A safe version that played like a ‘greatest hits’ record … Continue reading Ali
The Crying Game
I was born in the very small town of Pikeville, Kentucky. At the age of 4 my mother took us … Continue reading The Crying Game
Do The Right Thing
After Do The Right Thing, black cinema could no longer be ignored or marginalized. Certainly, there were significant films by … Continue reading Do The Right Thing
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