Either you’re a movie star, or you’re not.
Category: Remember All the Movies, Terry, We’d Go See
The Police
The latest in a recent string of cinematic explorations regarding the relationship between the police and the policed comes from an unlikely source: Denmark.
Trailblazer
Blaze is most interesting, perhaps ONLY interesting, when contextualized within Ethan Hawke’s topsy-turvy career.
‘Hale County This Morning, This Evening’
Hale County This Morning, This Evening is a documentary version of experiential cinema.
Tom Hardy
Venom might as well have been titled Tom Hardy, because he’s basically the only reason to see it.
NicAuteur Cage
If Nicolas Cage had the focus and discipline to sit down and write a screenplay, then to get off his ass to direct it, AND THEN was given the free artistic reign of final cut, with no oversight to tame and restrain his overindulgent tendencies, Mandy would be the result.
Smokey and the Dissipation
It’s impossible to eulogize an artist whose work you’re largely unfamiliar with.
We the Prey
Since I’m not a fan of the ‘80s nostalgia wave contaminating conquering screens the world over right now, the latest installment in the Predator franchise — dubbed THE Predator (DUN DUN DUN!!!) — didn’t particularly appeal to me on its chrome face.
Less is More
In terms of Academy Awards-esque recognition, “Best Actress” is often understood to signify “The Most Acting.”
Imitation vs. Homage
By this point, I’ve pontificated enough about my disdain for straightforward revivals.
