a labyrinthine diversion into film, both classic and contemporary
“This isn’t Geneva, Colonel.”
Kelly’s Heroes (1970)
Directed by Brian G. Hutton
Written by Troy Kennedy Martin
144 minutes, rated GP
It should be noted that while I do believe very strongly in the wonderment of an audience experiencing a movie’s twists and turns on their own, these reviews will not shy away from spoilers if they are necessary to discussion of the film.
Quick rating: 2/5
Superman (1978)
Directed by Richard Donner
Written by Mario Puzo, David Newman, Leslie Newman & Robert Benton
Starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Valerie Perrine, and Marlon Brando
143 minutes, Rated PG
The Crow (1994)
Directed by Alex Proyas
Written by David J. Schow and John Shirley
Starring Brandon Lee, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, Bai Ling, David Patrick Kelly, Michael Massee, and Laurence Mason
102 minutes, Rated R
Strange Days (1995)
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Written by James Cameron and Jay Cocks
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore, Michael Wincott, Vincent D’Onofrio, Glenn Plummer, Bridget Bako, Richard Edson, and William Fichtner
145 minutes, Rated R
Continue reading ““Cheer up. The world’s about to end in ten minutes anyway.””
Previous Entry: Do The Right Thing
Connection: year of release (1989)
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The Abyss (1989)
Directed by James Cameron
Written by James Cameron
Starring Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff, John Bedford Lloyd, J. C. Quinn, and Kimberly Scott
140 minutes, rated PG-13
“Broadsword to Danny Boy. Over”
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
Directed by Brian G. Hutton
Written by Alistair MacLean
158 minutes, rated PG
It should be noted that while I do believe very strongly in the wonderment of an audience experiencing a movie’s twists and turns on their own, these reviews will not shy away from spoilers if they are necessary to discussion of the film.
Quick rating: 3.5/5
“…yesterday we had a prisoner in custody. Today we’ve got a fugitive wandering around with your gun in his pocket.”
Coogan’s Bluff (1968)
Directed by Donald Siegel
Written by Herman Miller, Dean Riesner, and Howard Rodman
93 minutes, Rated R
It should be noted that while I do believe very strongly in the wonderment of an audience experiencing a movie’s twists and turns on their own, these reviews will not shy away from spoilers if they are necessary to discussion of the film.
Quick rating: 2/5
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Connection: cinematographer (Alexander Gruszynski)
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Tremors (1990)
Directed by Ron Underwood
Written by S. S. Wilson & Brent Maddock
Starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, Reba McEntire, Victor Wong, Bobby Jacoby, and Ariana Richards
96 minutes, rated PG-13
Continue reading ““I vote for outer space. No way these are local boys.””
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Connection: actor (Tom Cruise)
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Mission: Impossible (1996)
Directed by Brian DePalma
Written by David Keopp and Robert Towne
Starring Tom Cruise, John Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, and Vanessa Redgrave
110 minutes, Rated PG-13
Continue reading ““This message will self-destruct in five seconds.””
