The director's master of wide screen is such an art by this point that it feels like an entirely different story is being told for long, wordless passages.
Army of Darkness (****) – Now that’s Groovy
There is nothing here that qualifies as perfect in the film. In truth, this is what makes it better.
Guns Akimbo (*) is SJW disguised as comedy
For me, I will stick with Running Man. It's dumb too. Just not as preachy. And I will hold out for filmmakers who are actually bold, and not just gross and silly.
Another Look: Donnie Brasco (***) is coasting on Goodfellas’ press
The events don't pan out to much more than what has been portrayed in other, better films. It's not a bad onboarding spot. Just don't settle here and think you've seen a great mob film.
Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (***) – I get it, I just don’t get it
...it's more of a pitstop on the road to some place better.
Criterion: Yojimbo and Sanjuro – The Masters at play (****1/2)
It's a pleasant consequence of having the skill to turn above average into the unforgettable. These films should not be important bedrock films. Yet here they are, standing head and shoulders above, almost 60 years later.
Netflix’ Eurovision Song Contest…(***1/2) is spectacularly regular
EuroVision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga - 2020 Director David DobkinScreenplay Will Ferrell, Andrew Steele based on Eurovision Song Contest by EBUStarring Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Pierce Brosnan, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut The first surprise when watching the newest Will Ferrell film is that EuroVision Song Contest is actually a thing. It's … Continue reading Netflix’ Eurovision Song Contest…(***1/2) is spectacularly regular
You Should Have Left (***) doesn’t stay long enough
You Should Have Left - 2020 Written and Directed by David Koepp based on the novel by Daniel KehlmannStarring Kevin Bacon, Amanda Seyfried, Avery Essex, Geoff Bell, Lowri-Ann Richards You Should Have Left is a good story that could leave one wondering about the basis of one's reality. Bacon is Theo Conroy, a widowed writer … Continue reading You Should Have Left (***) doesn’t stay long enough
Forgotten Gem: Hud (*****) Horseman, pass by
Hud may take liberties with the original material, but the greatness of the story shines through. It's a remarkable story that feels timeless. If you want to understand humans a bit more, you should give it a try.
Timeline (*) is out of sync
This is what happens when one takes B-Level material by a good writer with a director who is kind of through with the hassle of being a director.