Someone needs to get to the suits in Hollywood and tell them that not every classic film needs to be reimagined. “Rebecca” is based on the 1938 book of the same name, which was famously adapted by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940 (his only Best Picture winner). The plot follows a newlywed couple (Armie Hammer and… Continue reading ‘Rebecca’ Is a Beautiful-Looking Bore
Michael Stuhlbarg has appeared in an Oscar-nominated film five of the past six years and in 2017 appeared in three (likely) Best Picture nominees. Hope he’s paying his agent enough… “Call Me by Your Name” tells the story of the romantic relationship that develops between a 17-year-old (Timothée Chalamet) and his father’s American assistant (Armie… Continue reading ‘Call Me by Your Name’ is an Honest, Painful Look at First Love
Another 2016 film, another disappointment. “The Birth of a Nation” tells the real-life story of Nat Turner’s 1831 slave rebellion. Nate Parker directs (in his debut), co-writes, produces and stars as Turner, with Armie Hammer, Aja Naomi King and Jackie Earle Haley in supporting roles. This shares a title with D.W. Griffith’s 1915 film, and… Continue reading ‘The Birth of a Nation’ a Well-Acted but Heavy Handed Drama
The Reel Deal 