Lady Diahann
Things happen when you are away and in a country with bad WIFI. I was in Rome when the news … Continue reading Lady Diahann
Robert Forster: Working Actor
Robert Forster debuted on film in John Huston’s troubled, uneven Reflections in a Golden Eye in 1967. A strange, perverse … Continue reading Robert Forster: Working Actor
Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God
In his tragically short life, Chris Whitley was a prolific singer and songwriter. Before succumbing to lung cancer in 2005 … Continue reading Chris Whitley: Lonelier Than God
Killing The Hunt
The controversy that surrounded The Hunt may already seem like ancient history, but it’s worth noting Craig Zobel’s film was … Continue reading Killing The Hunt
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
Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type
There were probably only two true titans to come out of the New Wave scene that started in the late … Continue reading Ric Ocasek: The Dangerous Type
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
Defending Rip Torn’s Life
In a career that spanned 60 years, character actor Rip Torn was perhaps best known for bringing a crusty edge … Continue reading Defending Rip Torn’s Life
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
Valerie and Rhoda
While Valerie Harper’s lengthy career touched seven different decades, it’s fair to say she was best known for one particular … Continue reading Valerie and Rhoda
Reel Reframe 