The film Deepwater Horizon is best categorized as a Thriller that coincidentally is about a disaster – not a Disaster Film. The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, Airport – these films are the standard bearers of Hollywood Disaster Films. Thank goodness Deepwater Horizon is not a Disaster Film or we would be forced to see Helen Read More…
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Father Knows Best
The film Blood Father is an interesting take on a dad protecting his daughter in her time of need. Blood Father is a taught, well acted, funny, ironic, somewhat bloody, and nicely paced thriller that takes 88 minutes start to finish. Blood Father does not feel particularly original, but it also does not feel lamely derivative. Why? Read More…
Steady at the Helm – Sully and the Number 35
As a film Director Clint Eastwood chooses to be steady and follow conventional paths. This approach has served him (as a Director) and us (as viewers) well. As an Actor Tom Hanks knows how to play the common-man under duress who ultimately possesses uncommon stamina, staying power and heroic traits. Combine these two with the Read More…