Back in January, I mentioned the five movies I was looking most forward to in 2009, and at the top of the list was Michael Mann’s next feature PUBLIC ENEMIES. The film is about the notorious rise of Depression-era gangster John Dillinger (played by Johnny Depp), and the FBI manhunt to bring him to justice.…
FROST/NIXON
Sometimes the hardest-hitting questions can come from the most unlikely of places.
MILK
Gus van Sant’s beautiful portrait of different sort of hopeful audacity.
W.
Someday, a feature movie will be made about George W. Bush that gives real insight into the man’s logic-defying presidency…but that day isn’t here yet.
Dear Mr. President – FROST / NIXON Trailer
I went to the movies this weekend to see a presidential flick, and the trailer for another presidential flick proved far more intriguing than the presidential flick I paid to see. Funny the way that happens ain’t it? Here’s the trailer in question, an upcoming Ron Howard movie that may restore my faith in Opie’s…
TIFF Reaction: CHE
One of the things I love about film festivals is the cinematic experiences that are unlikely to be repeated. It could be the selection of a rare overseas title that may never make it to North American cinemas. It could be listening to a film get discussed by the cast and crew in lengthy Q&A…
TIFF Reaction: ME AND ORSON WELLES
Quite honestly – I chose this film based on the previous work of director Richard Linklater. The man responsible for DAZED & CONFUSED and WAKING LIFE has been responsible for some of the most maverick movies of our time. Then again, he was also responsible for remaking BAD NEWS BEARS and THE NEWTON BOYS. Could…