Posts Tagged ‘A Beautiful Mind’
Film Review – Hillbilly Elegy
Something went terribly wrong with Hillbilly Elegy (2020). There is too much talent in front and behind the camera to make something this overly dramatic, sappy, and emotionally empty. It plays like a satire of a movie aiming for award consideration instead of seeking an honest, authentic…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Imitation Game
The loneliness of a genius is fascinating to observe. On the one hand, the electric charge that comes from witnessing a truly significant mind making connections that few people can even grasp, can be almost magical. On the other hand, the abject solitude of working…
READ MOREEpisode 249 – Ed Harris
In honor of the release of Pain & Gain, Spencer and Greg discuss Ed Harris.
READ MOREEpisode 201 – Russell Crowe
In honor of the release of The Man with the Iron Fists, Spencer Fornaciari and Greg Thomas discuss Russell Crowe.
READ MOREAn Analysis – Best Picture Academy Awards and the Test of Time
The annual festival of Hollywood-types congratulating each other for their ability to play make-believe really well while flaunting a garish display of uniquely American excess is rapidly approaching. Of course I’m talking about the annual Academy Awards. As a concept, and looking at the amount…
READ MOREEpisode 73 – The Green Hornet Dilemma
A look back at the careers of Ron Howard and Michel Gondry before the releases of The Dilemma and The Green Hornet respectively, before closing out the episode with the DVD picks of the week.
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