Art by Jenny RustadClint Eastwood has made a name for himself as both an actor and a director. As an actor, he has given us classics such as “The Outlaw”, “Josey Wales”, and the “Dirty Harry” franchise. As a director, he has constructed works such as “Unforgiven,” “Mystic River” and “Million Dollar Baby.” … [Read more...] about ‘American Sniper’ Zeroes in on Oscar
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Exploring Depths with ‘Black Sea’
While there are already plenty of films about submarines — “The Hunt for Red October,” “K-19: Widowmaker” and “Das Boot” — oftentimes, the way a director shapes the material given to them can help a film surpass its original expectations. There is no better evidence of that than “Black Sea.” Originally a limited … [Read more...] about Exploring Depths with ‘Black Sea’
Gyllenhaal Dredges up LA Nightlife
The 24/7 news cycle is something people in the 21st century have gotten used to. While we are constantly informed and given many choices as to the news content, the quality and preferred choice of content is questionable. “Nightcrawler,” written and directed by Dan Gilroy, whose previous films include “The Bourne Legacy” and “Real Steel,” attempts to address this issue. Jake … [Read more...] about Gyllenhaal Dredges up LA Nightlife
Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid
For every good film, a few sub-par ones follow. Here are a few selections from last year that I encourage you to actively avoid, or at the very least, view with discretion. Exploitation: “Machete Kills” (2013) Director and writer Robert Rodriguez has had an extensive career, with such great films as “El Mariachi,” “From Dusk Till Dawn” and “Sin City.” However, he has not … [Read more...] about Watch at Your Peril: Flicks to Avoid
Tanks Depict ‘Fury’ of War
Photo Courtesy of breachbangclear.com World War II, as a subject, has lent itself to a multitude of Hollywood films. Many of those films have covered such topics as operations behind enemy lines, naval battles, air combat and the most well- known engagements that have been recorded. However, little attention has been given to another significant element of the Second Great War … [Read more...] about Tanks Depict ‘Fury’ of War