Monday, October 13, 2014

Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)

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Elizabeth Olsen gives an amazing lead performance in  the suspenseful  and well-crafted  Martha Marcy May Marlene . I have been heari...
Sunday, October 5, 2014

I Am A Feminist

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Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in Alien 3 (1992). I assume that my feminist (that is, anti-sexist), anti-racist, anti-discrimination...
Saturday, September 27, 2014

Review: Life of Pi (2012)

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I finally saw Life of Pi -- on Blu-Ray no less -- and must confess to feeling underwhelmed. I am, in general, a big fan of Ang Lee's...
Saturday, August 9, 2014

Why The Terminator Kicks Terminator 2's Stupid Ass

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The Terminator (1984) is better than its sequel,  largely (but not entirely)  due to the role played by this lady right here. Okay...
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Monday, August 4, 2014

Carter's Top 50 Films (August 2014)

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"I've seen things you people wouldn't believe." Just under a year ago, I composed a "Top 40 Favorite Films"...
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

EW #9: Nashville (1975)

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Henry Gibson as Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman's masterpiece Nashville .  Although this entry once again emphasizes the strong...
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Sunday, July 27, 2014

What Makes The Room So Great?

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The Room 's Johnny asks "Why is this happening to me?" -- reflecting the sentiments of many who watch this film. I re...
Sunday, July 20, 2014

In Defense of the Jaws Sequels

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"SURPRISE!!!" While the original Jaws (1975) is by far the greatest film to carry that name, I am a staunch defender of the...
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