Somewhere between timeless classics and forgettable throwaways, there exists a wide catalogue of movies that could benefit from a modern day reboot but would likely fall under the radar if not executed perfectly. Point Break is one such movie. While the original Point Break (1991) is by no means a masterpiece, it’s still a decent […]
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Smart Casting Choices Make ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ A Classic For The Modern Age
After over a decade of waiting, even longer if you’ve wiped the three prequel’s from your mind, Star Wars is back in a big way. Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Episode 7 in the franchise, has arrived, and brought with it a new direction. Like the original films, The Force Awakens is all about myth […]
‘Hitchcock/Truffaut’ Gives Movie Buffs And Cinephiles A Little Glimpse Into The Minds Of Not One, But Two Iconic Filmmakers
Kent Jones brings Truffaut’s book to life by combining the actual audio tapes of the interview conversations with select clips from films by both Hitchcock and Truffaut that illustrate the concepts that are being discussed.
‘Heart of a Dog’ Lets Audiences Help Laurie Anderson Heal By Paying Tribute To One Charismatic Doggie
The last few years have been rough ones for Laurie Anderson. The musician and performance artist has suffered through the deaths of her husband (who happened to be legendary rocker Lou Reed), her mother, and her beloved rat terrier. It is this last loss, that of her dog, Lolabelle, which is at the center of […]
‘Janis: Little Girl Blue’ Gives Janis Joplin Fans A Glimpse At The Girl Behind The Icon
I’m a sucker for a good music documentary, and this year has had more than its share. From The Wrecking Crew to Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck, 2015 has kept my ears ringing and my toes tappin’. Well, we can add one more to the list: Janis: Little Girl Blue. As one could […]