Spielberg Takes Soft, Selective View of his Formative Years and Obsession with Filmmaking
Fabelmans, The: Spielberg’s Enjoyable, Heartfelt, yet Selective and Sanitized Version of his Youth
July 6, 2024 by
Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros: Wiseman’s New, Masterful Documentary–What You Need to Know
July 6, 2024 by
Menus-Plaisirs Les Troisgros, a documentary about a restaurant in France, puts all of Wiseman’s natural gifts and acquired skills on full display, resulting in one of his seemingly simplest yet richest works–in text, subtext, and context.
A Sudden Glimpse of Deeper Things: Mark Cousins‘ Documentary Essay about Scottish Artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Wins Grand Jury Prize
July 6, 2024 by
Stars of Pieces and Three Days of Fish won best acting honors, Waves got the audience award, Stranger received the Proxima Grand Prix, and Clive Owen was honored with the President’s Award.
Inglorious Basterds (2009): Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction WWII–Great Movie Opening, Monologue Delivered By Christoph Waltz, Who Won Oscar for It
July 6, 2024 by
It takes a lot of courage–and mastery–to create a 20-minute single-location scene as the beginning of a genre (War) know for sustainable action and adventure from start to finish.
Prestige, The (2006): Chris Nolan’s Magic Mystery–Great Movie Beginnings
July 5, 2024 by
The Prestige • Best Movie Introductions “Are you watching closely?” After this scene, you better be. The opening scene of The Prestige is brilliant for many reasons (not just Michael Caine’s voice). Nolan perfectly sets the tone for this rivalry-fueled thriller. You learn about magic and you learn about our characters. When Christian Bale’s character […]
