Daulton Meadows goes back to 1963 and reviews The Pink Panther. But how does it hold up today?
The Pink Panther (1963) review “A totally average start to a funny franchise”
The Pink Panther (1963)
Lars von Trier Returning to ‘The Kingdom’ with Season 3 of His Cult ’90s Hospital Series
Lars von Trier has not officially announced a new project since he shocked Cannes again (again) with 2018’s serial-killer saga “The House That Jack Built.” For his next project, as announced by Zentropa Productions on Thursday, von Trier will be returning to the cult hospital series that established his TV presence in the mid-1990s, “The…
Lars von Trier Returning to ‘The Kingdom’ with Season 3 of His Cult ’90s Hospital Series
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2021 Virtual Lineup
Highlights include directorial debuts by Jerrod Carmichael, Robin Wright, and Questlove.
Film Review – Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Director – Mike Figgis (Timecode) Cast – Nicolas Cage, Elisabeth Shue, Julian Sands Plot – Alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter Ben Sanderson (Cage) moves to Las Vegas in a quest to drink himself to death but a chance encounter and eventual romantic relationship with the equally troubled call girl Sera (Shue) […]
Top 25 Films of 2020
With Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters shelved, our living rooms were treated to a rich year of cinema.
‘The Prom’ Is Imperfect, But Full of Feel-good Extravagance
When it comes to musicals (and comedies, for that matter) things are very simple for me. Either I hate them with a passion, or I really like them. Indeed, there are some great classics (even…
Force of Nature
Officer Cardillo (Emile Hirsch) started the day off clothed in a bathtub, unable to commit suicide because his PTSD was a little too disturbing. He’s not exactly excited to spend his day evacuating people who don’t want to be evacuated ahead of hurricane in Puerto Rico, and he’s sure as heck not thrilled to be […]
Raise the Red Lantern (1991), Quiz Show (1994) & Close-Up (1990)
I. Raise the Red Lantern (1991) Chinese director Zhang Yimou tells in his film, which is based on the novel Wives and Concubines by Su Tong, the story of a beautiful nineteen-year-old ex-university student Songlian (Gong Li) who decides to become a concubine in the 1920s China. After her decision, Songlian finds herself in the […]
Recently Watched: Films: Raise the Red Lantern (1991), Quiz Show (1994) & Close-Up (1990)
First Cow (2019)
Business ventures always have risks. Set in Oregon in the 1800s, this is about a cook (John Magaro). He crosses paths with a Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee), and they have a connection. They are both looking to make their fortune, and they see an opportunity when a local wealthy man (Toby Jones) gets the first […]
Let Him Go: An Excellent Thriller Featuring Solid Performances
Let Him Go is a fun thriller that features solid performances from Diane Lane and Kevin Costner, and if you are into tense dinners that take place in the middle of nowhere, you will love it. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha, and based on the Larry Watson novel, Let […]
Let Him Go: An Excellent Thriller Featuring Solid Performances From Diane Lane and Kevin Costner
Masculın Femının, Jean Luc Godard, 1967
İlk izlediğimde o kadar nefret ettim ki bu filmden. Hatta bi yanım hala delilerce nefret ediyor Godard’ın kendini beğenmiş erkekliğinden ama ilk bakışta göze çarpan seksizmin öfkesi geçince, toplumsal eleştirilerindeki inceliğe ve ustalığa göz yummak da kolay olmuyor. Gerçekten çok ince çok zekice ve çok orjinal. Ufak bi zekilik bile beni çok heyecanlandırır ve düşündükçe üslubunu […]
Y tu mama también
Y tu mama También. Y tu mama También. Okunuşu ne güzel. Ispanyolcanın güzelliğini unutmuştum, o baskın i’lerle bağrışlarla çağırışlarla yeniden hatırladım şimdi. Hikayesi de öyle, canlı, hareketli çok yükseliyor, duygular çok yoğunlaşıyor. Karakterleri gibi toy başlayıp olgunlaşan ve sonunda buruk biten bir film. Zaten bütün iyi gençlik filmleri biraz buruk olmak zorunda aslında. Bu konuyla ile ilgili […]
Film Review: “Mank” (2020)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5 out of 5. The beauty of black-and-white cinema is undeniable, yet it’s largely ignored by the new generation who seemingly don’t even want to watch a film that’s over five years old. This is why films like “The Artist” or David Fincher’s “Mank” serve as a reminder that even the entire spectrum […]
Film Review: “The Nest” (2020)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. We are always amazed when we see a beautiful family passing by. Their charm, ease, self-control, and readiness to share happiness with others is enviable. And their financial success serves as the cherry on top of the cake when they leave their houses. But what happens when the same […]
Film Review: “Let Him Go” (2020)
Kevin Costner and Diane Lane in Let Him Go. Photo: Kimberley French/Focus Features ⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 3 out of 5. There is no doubt that DNA plays a significant role in shaping the character of a person, while proper nurturing is like organic food – it has a positive impact on building up an important foundation in a […]
Film Review: “The Life Ahead” (2020)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. There is no such promise that life will be easy. Nothing is presented on a silver platter for us. Each opportunity must be earned and even worked hard for. Sadly, when hardship hits the younger generation, they forget about everything not realizing that this is a temporary obstacle they […]
Film Review: “Sound of Metal” (2019)
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4 out of 5. We never understand the true value of our unique ability to see, hear, and smell the scent of life. And we can’t even imagine what one goes through when the ability to hear suddenly begins to disappear. Reuben (Riz Ahmed) is a drummer who travels across the state along […]
Ayın Dizileri: Aralık 2020
Ne enterasan ve garip bir yılı geride bırakmaya hazırlanıyoruz değil mi? Hiç tahmin etmeyeceğimiz yeni alışkanlıklar, terimler girdi hayatımıza. Umarım daha güzel günler göreceğimiz yeni bir yıl olur hepimiz için. Dizi dünyası için de bu beklenmedik olaylar farklı etkiler yarattı. Ertelenen setler/çekimler, anlık olarak değişen yayın takvimleri. Evet belki beklenenin altında ilerleyen bir sonbahar sezonuna […]
‘Nomadland’ Trailer: Chloé Zhao and Frances McDormand Deliver One of 2020’s Best Films
“Nomadland” is the winner of the Golden Lion at Venice and the People’s Choice Award at TIFF.
‘Nomadland’ Trailer: Chloé Zhao and Frances McDormand Deliver One of 2020’s Best Films
Charlie as Chaplin or Chaplin as Charlie?
A weird one… I wrote about RECREATION already — this Keystone park film didn’t seem much different from a half-dozen others, and it survives in a form most uneven and considerably more ragged than most. As so often at Keystone, Chaplin makes valuable discoveries in one short (THE FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR) only to […]
The Sunday Intertitle: Charlie as Chaplin or Chaplin as Charlie?