This first note, has nothing to do with the actual quality of the film, but if you’ve seen any German cinema over the past 30 years, you’ll recognize many faces in this film. I’m not a German film aficionado by … Continue reading
I’m hoping to get all of my 2009 reviews done before I need to start reviewing 2010 films. We’ll see how that goes. I enjoyed Helvetica. For what, at first glance, appears to be a narrow topic (it’s about a … Continue reading
I’m skipping film #31 for now. Sue me. This one is easier to write 🙂 Why is it easier? I wrote this film up for the Weekly Dig a few years ago and was lucky enough to speak with actor … Continue reading
I’m way behind on reviews. I saw Casablanca at the Brattle weeks ago now and am just getting around to writing about it. I’m awful. I know it. Anyway, is there any better place in the world to see Casablanca … Continue reading
Red Cliff II is a highly satisfying conclusion to John Woo’s two-part, epic retelling of the Battle of Red Cliffs. It’s a massive, sweeping melodrama full of style and cinematic bravado. This is the kind of movie-making that drew westerners … Continue reading
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