"Is it safe?" Swift shot: Marathon Man will have you wondering where the grit went over thirty years of film-making. This film bleeds angst and delivers drama and real suspense. Several times throughout the film I had to take a breather and say, Holy Shit that was awesome! I can't believe I never bothered to watch this one before. John Schlesinger … [Read more...] about Marathon Man
Suspense
The Horsemen
Ready for a hook up? Swift shot: Classical contrasting cinematography makes for some visually compelling shots, and the story is interesting enough. Some of the characters, ok, almost all of the characters come across as unbelievable - and where Seven was able to make the shocking seem tangible, Horsemen fails to ride convincingly into an evil sunset. The … [Read more...] about The Horsemen
Nobel Son
Swift shot: Excellent script, quick dialog and compelling characters, though flawed in the muddling of perhaps too many compelling characters. Focusing around the kidnapping of a professor's son who has just won the Nobel prize. Sexy, stylized acting, with an edged delivery from most of the players. This one will keep you interested and focused, and you don't have to be a … [Read more...] about Nobel Son
Sorority Row
Damn. For me there is nothing better than going into a film you have low-to-no expectations for, then being pleasantly surprised when you actually like it. My expectations for "Sorority Row" were less than low. The previews for it had my lame-o-meter ringing off the charts, and the whole thing just looked like another shitty post-modern teen hack 'n slash flick. From what I … [Read more...] about Sorority Row
Surveillance
Just to get this out of the way, David Lynch is my favorite filmmaker on the planet. He makes dark, challenging, elliptical films that demand multiple viewings. In an industry full of wanna be auteurs, he is one of the few true artists working in film today. That stated, I was in no hurry to see "Surveillance", the new film directed by his daughter, Jennifer Chambers Lynch. … [Read more...] about Surveillance
