Lone Survivor, Peter Berg’s graphic and little-nonsense film is filled with tense action scenes for almost 3/4’s of its 121 minute run-time. Lone Survivor tells us that the best laid plans executed perfectly can be undone by the actions of other people simply because it is part of their everyday life. Lone Survivor tells us Read More…
Month: January 2014
Is it His Her?
Her is an intriguing, sensitive and thought provoking – to the point of discomfort – romance film set in the future. Writer/Director Spike Jonze (Being John Malcovich, Adaptation, Were The Wild Thing Are) expertly tilts the viewers perspective to the point that you may seriously consider standing on your head – so as to get Read More…
Patience, Perservance and Forgiveness
Seeking the answer to a question can prove problematic. In Stephen Frears‘ Philomena getting an answer after 50 years of asking and not receiving one requires untold patience, perseverance and forgiveness. Frears (My Beautiful Laundrette, High Fidelity, The Queen) is a top-notch storyteller and Philomena provides a compelling storyline and material. Add two superb lead Read More…