Are people allowed to have secrets? Swift shot: That seems to be the question of the early Twenty-First century, are people (and institutions) permitted to have secrets? The Fifth Estate does a fair job making an argument, but overall the audience is left wondering what the answer should be. This is to the film's credit. The downfall lies in the politics, the ego, and … [Read more...] about The Fifth Estate
Biography
The Iceman
He cometh . . . The H-Bomb: A few years back, a filmmaker friend of mine showed me an HBO documentary about Richard Kuklinski, who worked for nearly 20 years as a hit man for the mob. What made Kuklinski so unique, aside from his versatile methods of killing, and the way he disposed of his victims' bodies, was that during his entire career as a contract killer, he had a … [Read more...] about The Iceman
Renoir
Swift shot: Renoir has never fascinated me. Impressionism as a rule is not my personal go-to when I enjoy art. This was a challenge for me to let go of my apathy and immerse myself into a foreign film about an artistic style I don't favor. For these types of films I only ask one thing, keep me interested, and Renoir did manage to do that. But, the Renoir I was … [Read more...] about Renoir
Hitchcock
"You may call me Hitch, hold the cock." The H-Bomb: I should confess right off the cuff, I'm a sucker for movies about movie making. From 8 1/2, to Living in Oblivion, to Bowfinger, to one of my all time personal favorites, Ed Wood, I've always had a great interest in stories about the struggles of getting a film made. I also, like any true cinema aficionado, am an … [Read more...] about Hitchcock
Lincoln
Before you sits a man, not a monument. Swift shot: Whether you love Lincoln or consider him a tyrant, Daniel Day-Lewis brings an eerie reality to the man that can't be equaled, all within the confines of attempting to pass the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. With an impeccable quality bringing up a haunted past, Spielberg and Director of … [Read more...] about Lincoln
