CPE – Page 31 – Ebert Did It Better: Gasbag Reviews

Rashomon stands as a gateway to our existence. It is one of the greatest films ever made, and should be viewed by anyone seeking insight through true artistic achievement. It should be used as a template for those wishing to begin to understand the ever contrasting nature of humanity.

Criterion: Wedding Ring (***) the doctor always rings twice

Apr 12, 2020

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in 3 Stars, CPE, Criterion, Drama, Movie Reviews, Toshiro Mifune

For those who are looking to enjoy the development of Mifune as a lead actor, this is worth watching.

Shin Godzilla (dubbed) (***1/2) pain and gain

Apr 10, 2020

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in 3.5 Stars, Action, CPE, Movie Reviews

Shin Godzilla is a movie both fantastic and frustrating.

Another Look: Galaxy Quest (***1/2) still good, almost great

Apr 8, 2020

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in 3.5 Stars, Action, Another Look, Comedy, CPE, Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi

If only the scriptwriters could have done more to punch up the story to match the superior acting talent, this might be a classic.

Pixar’s Onward (***1/2) nothing I can say…

Apr 6, 2020

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in 3.5 Stars, Comedy, CPE, Family, Movie Reviews

In all, this is a good, not great film by a studio that’s in the sophomore slump. They could hit a winner out more often, if they weren’t concentrating on getting everyone to first base.

Criterion: Drunken Angel (****) is a stunning look at postwar Japan

Apr 4, 2020

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in 4 Stars, Classic, CPE, Criterion, Drama, Foreign Films I Don’t Hate, Forgotten Gems, Historical Nugget, Movie Reviews, Toshiro Mifune

Drunken Angel is a flawed, but brilliant first film by one of the world’s greatest directors. Knowing he is this good when he started out makes me hopeful for a future I already know.

Criterion: Snow Trail (****) – Mifune’s debut has another star

Apr 2, 2020

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in CPE, Criterion, Foreign Films I Don’t Hate, Movie Reviews, Toshiro Mifune

It’s Shimura who steals this story, though. His performance connects the viewer to the humanity of some of the fiercest combatants of the Western world in a format we all can relate to, no matter the barrier.

Another Look: Natural Born Killers (No Stars) still deserves the Golden Sombrero

Mar 30, 2020

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The real conspiracy is, with the editing style and stupid storytelling, people just don’t like watching a bad film. Well, maybe some people. The Columbine killers code named their attack “NBK.”

Another Look: True Romance Director’s Cut (***1/2) is Tony Scott overriding Tarantino

Mar 29, 2020

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in 3.5 Stars, Action, Another Look, CPE, Movie Reviews

The result is a good, not great first script. There are two fantastic moments and many good ones to boot. It’s not much more than that, even as Tarantino’s legend rises beyond what anyone imagined.

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