Much as it may seem like one can always say sorry, sometimes the damage is done.
Tag: drama
There are movies out there that, while startlingly good, I can’t bring myself to watch a second time. They’re usually heavy, violent, and serious as … Read More ›
There are no clean getaways…
The American Dream gets a Rude Awakening.
And now for something completely different…
Even at the best of times, control is only an illusion.
Last week, watching THE GRADUATE got me wondering about Mike Nicolls. This week, watching IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER for the first time in … Read More ›
What was it Hitchcock used to say about the bomb under the table?
This past weekend, I finally got around to watching the new special edition DVD of THE GRADUATE. It’s a rather good package that I highly … Read More ›
Once upon a time, Hollywood used to make tense dramas for grown-ups. Once in a while, it remembers how to do that.
I bought thirteen tickets for friends and family to go to an amazing concert this week – the sort of concert that leaves you hoarse, … Read More ›
Even bad men love their mamas…