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
Larry McMurtry’s Hard-Won Beauty
The way most of us will (and should) remember Larry McMurtry is as a novelist. Beginning with Horsemen Pass By in 1961 … Continue reading Larry McMurtry’s Hard-Won Beauty
Nine Decades of Cloris Leachman
Nine decades. That’s how extensive the career of Cloris Leachman was. It is such an extraordinary length of time that … Continue reading Nine Decades of Cloris Leachman
Paris, Texas
For more than two hours of Paris, Texas’ two hour and twenty-five minutes of running time, you will likely have … Continue reading Paris, Texas
Minority Report
It must have seemed so obvious in the summer of 2002. Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together in a … Continue reading Minority Report
Michael Apted: 79 Up
As a director, Michael Apted had two careers. In one, he was a sturdy professional who made a number of … Continue reading Michael Apted: 79 Up
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