“Maverick” starts with the protagonist in the middle of nowhere. He helplessly sits on a horse; his neck is at the end of a noose tied to a tree branch. The men who put him in this vulnerable situation surround him. They drop a bag containing a snake and ride away. If the horse bolts,Continue reading “Film Review: “Maverick” ★★★★★ (5/5)”
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Film Analysis: “Drive”
The Driver is the best at what he does. “You put this kid behind the wheel, there’s nothing he can’t do.” He doesn’t rely on luck and spontaneous driving; he knows what he’s doing. He studies his environment, analyzes human behavior and acts accordingly. As he drives you can tell that every move was plannedContinue reading “Film Analysis: “Drive””
Film Review: “Thor” ★★★★ (4/5)
The golden age of superhero movies is upon us. With “Batman Begins”, “The Dark Knight”, “Iron Man”, “Spider Man”, “Spider Man 2”, “The Incredibles” and “Watchmen” flourishing the genre, it is hard to argue otherwise. The latest addition to the genre is Kenneth Branagh’s “Thor”. Make no mistake there are subgenres within the superhero genreContinue reading “Film Review: “Thor” ★★★★ (4/5)”
Film Review: “Das Boot”-The Most Authentic War Film Ever Made
Wolfgang Peterson’s “Das Boot” is a tense psychological drama with a powerful anti-war message and enough nerve-wracking suspense to make your heart pound against your chest like depth charges rupturing a submarine’s hull. But before I get into why “Das Boot” is possibly the most authentic war film ever made, I’ll try to clarify whichContinue reading “Film Review: “Das Boot”-The Most Authentic War Film Ever Made”
Film Analysis: Michael Mann’s “HEAT”
****SPOILER ALERT: THIS 15th ANIVERSARY ANALYSIS OF “HEAT” CONTAINS STRONG SPOILERS**** Michael Mann’s “Heat” ranks right up there with the best of the crime genre from “Rififi” to “The Godfather”. In fact, it is in my opinion the single greatest Los Angeles crime epic of all time, for it encompasses themes and visuals rarely achievedContinue reading “Film Analysis: Michael Mann’s “HEAT””
Film Review: “Enter the Void” ★★★★★ (5/5)
Every year we are graced with a number of great films, some stay with you till the day you die most fade away in a couple of years, Gaspar Noé’s “Enter the Void” belongs to the former category. Thousands of films get releases every year. To count how many films actually exist is an impossibleContinue reading “Film Review: “Enter the Void” ★★★★★ (5/5)”
Film Review: “The Ghost Writer” ★★★★★ (5/5)
The most intelligent mystery of the year comes from legendary director, Roman Polanski. I believe “The Ghost Writer” is his best film since “Chinatown”. Similar to his 1974 masterpiece is the way he tells his story, through atmosphere. I was completely captivated from the very first shot to the haunting and creepy closing scene. ThisContinue reading “Film Review: “The Ghost Writer” ★★★★★ (5/5)”
Film Review: “Monsters” ★★★★★ (5/5)
Gareth Edwards worked with an estimated budget of $15,000 and managed to reach a certain level of epicness that most monster movies fail to achieve with all the fancy digital effects and millions of dollars in budget. The film was apparently made with a crew consisting of only two members. “Monsters” is a spectacular motionContinue reading “Film Review: “Monsters” ★★★★★ (5/5)”
Film Review: “The American” ★★★★ (4/5)
Dutch director Anton Corbijn’s “The American” is like a Shakespearean Bond film. It’s a character driven visual mood piece with minimal dialogue and layers of emotion. The previews and posters of the film will have you believe it’s another mindless ‘last job before I call it quits’ action flick. Don’t be fooled for “The American”Continue reading “Film Review: “The American” ★★★★ (4/5)”
Film Review: “Ondine” ★★★★ (4.5/5)
“If it depends on me, you can stay forever.”_ Syracuse (Colin Ferrell) “Ondine” is in many ways a modern day retelling of an old folklore about a lonely out of his luck Irish fisherman who one day catches a beautiful woman who claims to be a selkie, a type of seal much like a mermaid and upon discoveryContinue reading “Film Review: “Ondine” ★★★★ (4.5/5)”
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