The Way Back

I usually tend to avoid reading reviews of films before I write my own. So I feel like I have to say up front that I’ve being stewing all day over what Manohla Dargis had to say about Peter Weir’s newest film, The Way Back. And it has most likely influenced at least part of my opinion of the movie. The film is very loosely based on a book who’s authenticity is the subject of much debate by the name of The Long Walk, by Slawomir... Read More

Appaloosa

There seems to be something a little narcissistic about starring in a film you direct.  Maybe it’s just me, but picturing Ed Harris during filming of Appaloosa (based on the novel by Robert B. Parker, and adapted for the screen by Robert Knott and Harris) saying ‘aaaaaaand, cut! Yeah, we got it!’ in response to his own performance is a little laughable.  However, his direction deserves respect, as this film was impressive. Virgil... Read More