Bill Baker (Matt Damon) is no Philip Marlowe. He thinks he is, and with a bit of training, he might be. But he’s not there yet. You see, his daughter, Allison (Abigail Breslin), is incarcerated in a French prison for … Continue reading STILLWATER
CHAPTER IIn WhichWe Discuss The Beatles, The Breeders, Heroin, Meet Winnie-The-Pooh, and Make a Proposal “Form must illuminate content.” — Phil Solomon True for any work of art. Be it a rock ‘n’ roll ballad, an impressionist painting or movie … Continue reading A Matter of Style: Yasujirô Ozu Covers CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
What makes Spotlight—the latest film from Tom McCarthy—such a strong piece of work is that it is about the work. The time it takes to produce solid journalism. To knock on doors, read court documents, and endless ledgers. To pester legal … Continue reading SPOTLIGHT
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