Pacino’s 5 Best Roles
On the heels of Stand Up Guys, it’s important to know where Pacino started. We need to be reminded that Jack and Jill was not…
Stand Up Guys — One More Time for the (hopefully) Last Time
Christopher Walken and Al Pacino are perfectly cast as Doc and Val, respectively. On screen, both actors have embraced their caricaturized selves, distancing our recognition…
Ginger Baker’s Lesson for Andre 3000
A new documentary about Ginger Baker reveals him as a genius and the opposite of a gentleman. Probably not a combo Andre 3000 would aspire…
Rust and Bone — Aurally Brilliant, but Imperfect
Audiard constructs a sonically primal world, in which the characters live out the primary theme: men are beasts and women tame the beast – although,…
Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters — And Trespassing Racial Profilers
If you’re looking for a fun ride that’s better directed than written and promises to provide its audience with witch-splattering, head-crushing, body-exploding badassery, then Hansel…
Looper — More Issues in Time Travel
Looper has a great premise with some fine performances — but loses its way when in the time-travel paradox.
Broken City — Straight to TV With a Quick Stop in the Theaters
Given the cast, Broken City offers promise in an otherwise gloomy crop of January films. Russell Crowe is steady and convincing as the forceful, at-times…
Beyond the Screen: The Canyons Falters Again — Anyone Looking at Bret Easton Ellis Yet?
So, when is the criticism toward The Canyons going to be aimed at Bret Easton Ellis?
Sign of the Apocalypse: Lohan Turns Down Money — Might be for the Better
Despite the fact that she has the IRS breathing down her neck, her recent film The Canyons has been rejected by Sundance, and she’s an…
Beyond the Screen: The Last Stand For Schwarzenegger
Some thoughts behind the paltry performance of The Last Stand.