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’
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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
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
Denzel Washington is ‘The Equalizer’
Almost a hit, but not quite. Actor Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua both have interesting career paths. Before they worked on the award-winning 2001 cop film "Training Day," Washington had moderate success with "Malcolm X," "Philadelphia" and "Crimson Tide." Fuqua, on the other hand, had worked on music videos with musicians like Stevie Wonder, Coolio and Prince, … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington is ‘The Equalizer’
Movie Review: Summer Blockbusters
Photo Courtesy of Marvel Studios Transformers: Age of Extinction Michael Bay’s “Transformers” franchise generates cries of hatred from both fans and critics. However, it cannot be denied that he does capture the scope of the source material. The fourth entry, while bloated at a three-hour running time and with plenty of plot contradictions, improves upon the previous entries … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Summer Blockbusters