http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072890/ I think we’ve all had one of those days. Those days we wish we didn’t get up and out of bed to venture into the cold light of day. Well, Al Pacino and John Cazale are having one of those days in DOG DAY AFTERNOON and it’s just going to get worse. Sonny and Sal are going to rob a bank. It seems easy enough – they have guns, a plan of action, and a fool … Read entire article »

DISTRICT 9 (2009) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1136608/ Neill Blomkamp DISTRICT 9 was spot on on so many levels that it’s hard to keep track of for me. There is the technical side of the film and how it was made with the script, acting and technology playing key roles. Then you have the social messages about human beings and how they treat and mistreat each other. Then I think there is another very interesting aspect of the film – the polarization … Read entire article »

The Fall   2006 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460791/ Tarsem Singh (The CELL) The tale of stuntman Roy Walker (Lee Pace) telling a story to a little girl (Catinca Untaru) while they recover from their falls in 1920’s LA is pretty interesting in and of itself. Introduce the story the man weaves and its stunning visuals and it becomes a real treat. Tarsem Singh has a real knack for luscious visuals and amazing colors. He directed THE CELL and managed to amaze me despite … Read entire article »