"The world is watching." Swift shot: Tragic, compelling and sensually intense. This is Angelina Jolie's directorial debut; she wrote, directed and produced In the Land of Blood and Honey as a wake-up call for all of us to remember the horrors of war and to never be complacent with atrocities. Real people suffered in the 90's in war-torn Eastern Europe, and there … [Read more...] about In the Land of Blood and Honey
History
The Diary of Anne Frank – a BKS Production
Swift shot: I know, I don't normally review theatre - I am more a theater guy - still, when I was given the opportunity to watch these young actors perform, I just couldn't say no. Being a performer, on any level, is not easy, to some it comes naturally, and others have to work at their craft. Some scripts are easier than others, some roles fit you better, and … [Read more...] about The Diary of Anne Frank – a BKS Production
Red Tails
A film, long, long overdue, in a decade not so far away Swift shot: Despite a tacky soundtrack and a high-school AV club font for the credits which looked like it was ripped right from Windows Paint, this film delivered some solid memories. Thanks to the previews, I was expecting it to have modern music for the sound, ala "A Knight's Tale" and "Marie Antoinette", but … [Read more...] about Red Tails
War Horse
"Everyone has lost something in the war." The H-Bomb: Like many in my generation, I have grown up with the movies of Steven Spielberg. Be it Indiana Jones or "Jurassic Park", "E.T." or "Jaws", the man has an ability to create pure magic on film in a way that really no one else can. Or at least he did. To be perfectly honest, I don't think this past … [Read more...] about War Horse
The Artist
“Out with the old, in with the new.” The H-Bomb: George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a 1920’s movie star who is on top of the world. Each film is a bigger hit than the last, he lives in a beautiful mansion with a cold, money grubbing wife (Penelope Ann Miller), and he’s a darling of the press and public alike. Life couldn’t get any better for George… and … [Read more...] about The Artist
