Natural Born Killers
Over the last quarter century, it’s hard to think of a movie more polarizing than Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers. … Continue reading Natural Born Killers
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American Gigolo
American Gigolo holds a somewhat odd position in Paul Schrader’s career. The first two films he directed, Bue Collar and … Continue reading American Gigolo
HEAT
It’s easy to forget that Michael Mann’s classic crime film HEAT was a relatively modest success nearly a quarter century … Continue reading HEAT
Reframe: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
As a rule, I do not like conventional musicals. If a character sings their every move on stage, it’s probably … Continue reading Reframe: Hedwig and the Angry Inch
What John Singleton Gave Us
John Singleton burst onto the scene like a thunderbolt in 1991 with his directorial debut, Boyz N The Hood, Spike … Continue reading What John Singleton Gave Us
Reframe: And Justice For All
When And Justice For All was released October 19, 1979, it was reasonably well received by critics and moviegoers. Reviews … Continue reading Reframe: And Justice For All
Reframe: Fearless
Fearless is the best movie you’ve never seen. I’ve broken down in a movie theater only twice in my life. … Continue reading Reframe: Fearless
Reframe: Out of Sight
It might be hard to remember that when Out of Sight came out almost 20 years ago to the day … Continue reading Reframe: Out of Sight
Reframe: The People vs. Larry Flynt
“Playboy is mockin’ you!” Those are the words spoken by Woody Harrelson as Larry Flynt as he explains to his … Continue reading Reframe: The People vs. Larry Flynt
Reframe: Jackie Brown
Of all the films Quentin Tarantino has made, Jackie Brown is probably the least Tarantino of them all. But that … Continue reading Reframe: Jackie Brown
