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Seeing as how we live in a time in which absolutely anything can be brought to the silver screen, it’s no surprise that we occasionally forget the simpler, more magical, days of cinema. During the holidays I came across Harry and the Hendersons, one of the many films that I watched for days on end … Continue reading →
There are two things that divide this country like no other: the meaning of freedom and whether or not Oprah is gay. And since I like to kill birds with the least amount of effort possible, I made a quirky little movie and called it Beloved. Beloved is not your run of the mill exploration … Continue reading →
I’m a big fan of a lot of what used to be called Trip Hop. Massive Attack’s MEZZANINE and Thievery Corporation’s THE MIRROR CONSPIRACY are two of my all time favorite albums in the wine-swilling, love-making, opium den end of my tastes, and although there are a lot of other albums in that vein that … Continue reading →
A movie that I saw for the first time in 2008, and would like to recommend, is a rarity that was released by the great Criterion Collection on DVD – White Dog. As you couldn’t possibly have guessed just from the title and the poster image I linked to, this is the … Continue reading →
2008 may have started with a whimper, but it did end with a bang, as a number of films proved to be just as good as the hype that preceded them (Benjamin Button, I’m looking in your direction). Now that another year has come and gone, it is time to take a look at what’s … Continue reading →
Stupid people are underrepresented in the movies. Yes, 90% are geared for tard consumption, but more often than not, they feature people of normal intelligence doing stupid shit. With Urban Cowboy my goal was to make a movie where every character was just as stupid as the people paying to see it. It’s a Joe … Continue reading →
WARNING – I fully realize the following blog is self-indulgent and unbelievably nerd-like. However, when considering the fate of Christopher Nolan’s Batman franchise, I get a little bit D&D. That being said, if you’re going to be the guy that leaves talkback telling me how lame or assuming I am don’t waste your breath – … Continue reading →
Truth be told, I don’t get the chance to follow that much television – episodic TV has gotten so dense and narratively sophisticated that most of the shows worth following demand one-hundred-percent involvement. It probably says something about which shows I choose to follow religiously, but I definitely haven’t watched too much TV … Continue reading →
I enjoyed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button as an experience, but I don’t think it’s will end up as much of a classic. Devin’s excellent review covers many of the reasons that the film is a bit passionless, and many more are covered in the Sewer Post-Release Thread. One sticking point that I’ve heard … Continue reading →