Is Birdman the best film of the year? Well, that is always a tricky question. In a certain sense one would have to say yes; it's hard to imagine another film coming out that will be its equal in energy or aesthetic bravado. From its masterfully executed cinematography, to the cache of brilliantly delivered performances,…Read more Film Review: Birdman (2014)
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Film Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Rarely has a director's aesthetic and thematic palette been as recognizable as Wes Anderson's. From the moment one see's the words "American Empirical Pictures" in the opening credits, or takes in the film's first breathtaking, immaculately composed shot, one already has some inkling of what the movie has in store. Unfortunately, in the 18 years…Read more Film Review: The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Film Review: Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
After the rousing, Oscar-winning success of Gladiator, it was no surprise that Ridley Scott returned to the historical epic with 2005's Kingdom of Heaven. However, this time around his efforts were met with gentle indifference. There were no Oscar parties, nor were there any massive box office hauls. In fact, the film barely broke even.…Read more Film Review: Kingdom of Heaven (2005)
Really That Bad? – Roberto Benigni’s Pinocchio
In cinematic history there are very few films that were more destructive to a career than Heaven’s Gate was to Michael Cimino. While perhaps not entirely on that epic level of failure, Roberto Benigni (remember him?) experienced a similarly dramatic fall from grace after the release of his adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s prolific tale of…Read more Really That Bad? – Roberto Benigni’s Pinocchio
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