Only Terrence Malick could get away with this. The legend of Malick is one I partially understand, but the holier-than-thou critical reputation he seems to revel in is completely overblown. The man has directed five films since 1969 but really made a name for himself with Badlands (1973) and Days… Continue reading
I had this horrible dream the night after I watched Domino. The Earth was being taken out War of the Worlds-style, complete with tripods shooting lasers, turning people and buildings into dust. After the demolition was complete, one of the pesky extraterrestrials descended into the last film vault left to… Continue reading
Skateboarding is one of those sports that looks much easier than it actually is. As someone who once tried (and failed) to learn the art of balancing one’s self on a piece of wood with wheels, I am here to say that things are significantly tougher than they seem. The… Continue reading
Hotel Rwanda faces the monumental task of chronicling and telling the story of one man’s heroism during one of the worst slaughters in recent world history, and one that most of the world turned a blind eye to. With a top notch directing effort by Terry George and the role… Continue reading
Mario Van Peebles’ Baadasssss! is not only a wonderful tribute to a very important filmmaker, but also one of the most important all-around films that I have seen in quite some time. It is so refreshing to see a film with not one wasted second, beautiful acting, and a total… Continue reading
Open Water presents a scenario that taps into one of my deepest fears, and probably one that encapsulates most others as well. The feelings of abandonment and hopelessness presented in the film rattled me to the bone, as did this film on the whole. Daniel (Travis) and Susan (Ryan) are… Continue reading