Ever Since his stunning performance in “Schindler’s List,” exactly 20 years ago, Ralph Fiennes has established an estimable reputation as a fine, versatile British actor. But what we did not know is that he is also a fine, versatile director. I was vastly impressed with his feature directing debut, Coriolanus, a modern, dramatically vigorous adaptation […]
Oscar: How Good or Bad Are Oscar-Winners?
December 28, 2013 by
How good or bad are Oscar-winning movies, artistically–not in terms of;star power or box-office appeal
Meet Me in St. Louis: Favorite Christmas Musical–Part 1
December 24, 2013 by
Minnelli was not aware that by assigning him to direct Meet Me in St. Lois, famous producer Arthur Freed was catapulting him into the major leagues.
Short Term 12 (2013): Destin Daniel Cretton’s Indie Drama, About “Home for at-Risk Teens,” Starring Briel Larson in Breakthrough Performance (*AMOUR*)
December 22, 2013 by
One of the best indies of the year, flaunting an Oscar-caliber performance by Brie Larson (remember her name!)
Past, The: Iran’s Oscar Entry
December 22, 2013 by
“The Past” is the noteworthy follow-up to Iranian director Asghar Farhadi’s “A Separation,” which deservedly won the Best Foreign Language Oscar.
