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Tag Archives: reviews
Review: Red Obsession (2013)
The title makes it sound like it might be a film about the McCarthy era in United States politics. Instead, it’s a documentary about the Bordeaux region of France, and wine obsession. Narrated by Russell Crowe. My review for Roger … Continue reading
Review: The Frozen Ground (2013)
Starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and Vanessa Hudgens, it’s the story of the manhunt for creepy Alaskan serial killer Robert Hansen back in the early 80s. It’s barely getting a theatrical release, which is confusing, since I thought it was … Continue reading
Review: Una Noche (2013)
Una Noche, which has been raking in the awards on the festival circuit for a year now, gets a release (albeit limited) starting today. It’s worth it. Very very strong film. My review of Una Noche for Rogerebert.com.
The Great Escape (1963), Possessed (1947), Three on a Match (1932)
The Great Escape Directed by John Sturges I saw this for the first time on the big screen, at a packed showing at the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. It’s meant to be seen large. It’s meant to be seen … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Ann Dvorak, Bette Davis, drama, Humphrey Bogart, Joan Blondell, Joan Crawford, John Sturges, Mervyn LeRoy, Pre-Code, reviews, war movies
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The Letter (1940), The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969)
The Letter Directed by William Wyler I can’t get over the two opening scenes. I watch the behavior, I watch every gesture, every gliding camera angle, the way all of the characters’ heads, including Davis’, are turned away from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bette Davis, comedy, drama, Kurt Russell, reviews, William Wyler
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Review: I Give It a Year (2013)
Had high hopes for this one. And some of the scenes really are hilarious, but I think the movie was afraid to go as dark as it wanted to go. Or as silly. The film has a truly silly soul. … Continue reading
Review: Blood, a British Cop-Thriller (opening today)
Starring Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham, Mark Strong – with Brian Cox in a supporting role – Blood is a cop-thriller which feels a little small-screen (it was based loosely on a popular TV series) – but the acting is Greek-Tragedy-Level. … Continue reading
For Road and Track: Snake & Mongoose, opening today
This was a lot of fun. Road and Track asked me to review Snake & Mongoose, about the famous drag racing duo in the 1970s. I know many people have nostalgia for those Hot Wheels. Although I am not one … Continue reading