Kissed
When I connected with the twice Emmy-nominated cinematographer Gregory Middleton to discuss his tremendous work on Watchmen, I don’t think either of us … Continue reading Kissed
Category: film
Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
To my considerable shame, it took the death of Robby Muller to make me realize just how many of my … Continue reading Robby Muller And The Scar Below Nastassja Kinski’s Left Eye
Contagion
When I saw Contagion in September of 2011, I was impressed but not quite knocked out by it. This was, … Continue reading Contagion
Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
It was the summer of 1988 and my high school graduation party was about to begin. Chairs and tables were … Continue reading Mystify: a film about Michael Hutchence
The Insider
Michael Mann’s follow up to HEAT was critically lauded. Unlike its predecessor, it was recognized by the Academy with seven … Continue reading The Insider
Joker: An Incel Anthem? Or a Reflection Of Our Times.
As Joker’s box office crests $300 million, and Oscar-talk of Joaquin Phoenix’s performance becomes a serious discussion, the typical conversations … Continue reading Joker: An Incel Anthem? Or a Reflection Of Our Times.
Avengers Assemble
Growing up as an only child, I lived in a house with an alcoholic who did not spare the rod … Continue reading Avengers Assemble
The Drop
It all starts with a dog. An impossibly beautiful pit bull that bartender (and maybe more) Bob Saginowski finds wounded … Continue reading The Drop
Martin Scorsese Doesn’t Like Superhero Movies (And Everything Will Be Fine)
Stop the presses! A 78-year-old man doesn’t like superhero movies! Hide the women and children! Okay, he’s not just any … Continue reading Martin Scorsese Doesn’t Like Superhero Movies (And Everything Will Be Fine)
Manhunter
It’s an odd distinction, being the least successful film with Hannibal Lecter in it. It’s a fate that Michael Mann’s … Continue reading Manhunter
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