The Goldfinch
An adaptation that seems to miss the mark.
The Last of the Mohicans
This is an amazing film in many aspects. The visual beauty is stunning as the film seems to have found some segment of this country still untouched. Dante Spinotti captures the time period incredibly well as he did in L.A. Confidential and Public Enemy.
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure
The film has it all; it’s a romantic comedy, a crime drama, a cooking show, and even a childrens film. This could even be considered an educational film as it answers the question: “Is there a basement in the Alamo?”.
Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers is not exception to the quality of work I’ve come to expect from HBO. With Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg as executive producers this series of episodes is bound to stand the test of time.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part II
Earlier this year I decided it was time to see what Harry Potter was all about. The films and I
Cropsey
In 2009 Barbara Brancaccio and Joshua Zeman combined their efforts to produce this film about an urban myth that became reality for
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
This is a humorous and intelligent film starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone. The story revolves
Winter’s Bone
This was the surprise film for me in 2010. Despite having a relatively unknown cast led by Jennifer Lawrence this
The Debt
Helen Mirren and Tom Wilkinson star in this suspenseful drama directed by John Madden. The film is actually a remake
