I suppose there is some chance that a person might just be opposed to anything that presents itself as a political thriller/drama, but barring a genre-bias, I don't suppose people need a lot of convincing beyond learning the cast of The Ides of March. George Clooney is certainly enough of a draw, and Ryan Gosling picks up pretty well where he leaves off. Of course, I was actually referring to … [Read more...]
Critical darling Magnolia, released more than ten years ago now, was really the film that launched Paul Thomas Anderson into the upper echelons of directing fame. Sure, Boogie Nights came first, but it didn't blow everyone away, is somewhat difficult subject-matter to grab everyone, and your first big deal never can't really solidify your status. The complicated, yet utterly simple, story of a … [Read more...]
I have to admit to liking most Adam Sandler movies. They aren’t great, but I get a few laughs out of them, and they certainly aren’t pretending to be anything more interesting than they are. I’m not exactly a serious fan, but I’m also not at all opposed to him, so I may have some advantages going into Punch-Drunk Love. I say that because perhaps the perfect way to go into this movie is to … [Read more...]
