We knew that it was time for ‘The Lone Ranger’ and westerns to be reborn, just as Gore Verbinski and I knew that it was time for pirate movies to be resurrected when we first developed ‘Pirates of the Caribbean for the screen a decade ago–Producer Bruckheimer
Law of Desire (1987): Almodovar’s Gay Romantic Melodrama
June 18, 2013 by
Made in 1987, “Law of Desire” (“La Ley Del Deseo”) has a more complex narrative and intriguing characters than those of “Matador.” One of Almodovar’s few explicitly gay melodramas, the film contains fully developed characters with distinctive personalities and psychological drives.
Out of Sight (1998): Soderbergh’s Best Film, Starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez
June 16, 2013 by
Soderbergh Tribute: 25 Films/25 Years
This sly, sexy, vastly entertaining version of Elmore Leonard’s playful crime novel represents Soderbergh’s most ambitious and accomplished work to date.
20 Feet from Stardom: Oscar Winning Docu about Unsung Heroes and Heroines–Backup Singers
June 14, 2013 by
Living up to its apt title, the intriguing musical documentary, “20 Feet from Stardom,” relates the untold story of unsung heroes, the backup singers behind the legends of many pop music icons.
What Have I Done to Deserve It? Almodovar’s First Hit in America
June 13, 2013 by
The outrageous black comedy, “What Have I Done to Deserve It?” Almodovar’s fourth feature of 1984, put him on the map in America as a major talent to watch.
