William H. Macy Steers ‘Rudderless’ Right and True
When faced with the prospect of a familiar performer making the transition into a multi-hyphenate role, we, as audience members …
Category Archives: Musings
Haley Joel Osment on ‘Tusk’ and His Next Act on Film
The interview offer was impossibly curious. The premiere of Kevin Smith’s new film Tusk at the Toronto International Film Festival …
2014 TIFF Reflection: The New Invisibility, Same As The Old
The prologue of Ralph Ellison’s Invisible Man is never far from my mind, especially when I find myself faced with …
2014 Western & Southern Open: Final Scouting Report
The previous installment of coverage trumpeted a review of the old with reserved praise for something new. Well, let’s just …
Faking the Funk: ‘Let’s Be Cops’
Often circumstance alters critical perspective. I find myself acknowledging the obvious; I do not live in a void where I …
The Devil’s Missing in ‘Get On Up’
They say the devil’s in the details, and Tate Taylor’s James Brown biopic Get On Up proves the saying true, …
Munich Film Festival: Denouement
After five hectic days back in the States, catching up on all the new releases during my ten-days of festival …
A Munich Film Festival Appreciation of Juliette Binoche
Like many film fans, I used to imagine that Juliette Binoche would remain frozen, a moving picture of ethereal beauty …
Munich Film Festival Third Dispatch: Sampling German Fare
Thanks to the time difference, my blog posts have been a bit scattered. I’m in early morning screenings – starting …
Munich Film Festival (Day 2): The Best Movies of the Summer
I love the tagline for Munich’s festival. In its 32nd year, they are boldly proclaiming to offer the best movies …
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