The Full Measure of Dean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell was an actor for so long that his career dates all the way back to World War II. … Continue reading The Full Measure of Dean Stockwell
The Color of Money
The Color of Money is an outlier in the career of Martin Scorsese. While few think it’s an outright bad movie (although Siskel … Continue reading The Color of Money
Paul Schrader’s Late Career Rebound Continues With ‘The Card Counter’
For fifteen years Paul Schrader walked deep into the cinematic wilderness making films that few critics approved of and almost … Continue reading Paul Schrader’s Late Career Rebound Continues With ‘The Card Counter’
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
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
If you’ve seen the madcap first trailer for The Eyes of Tammy Faye, you might expect it to be an unconventional, … Continue reading The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Michael K. Williams: When You Come At The King
I’ve been staring at the blank page on my computer screen for several minutes. I simply don’t know where to … Continue reading Michael K. Williams: When You Come At The King
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
Less Than Zero
“I’m goin’ back to Cali, Cali, Cali…” To fully appreciate Less Than Zero as a film requires the viewer to understand the … Continue reading Less Than Zero
Reel Reframe 