historical drama

The Counterfeitors

August 4th, 2008

A review of THE COUNTERFEITORS
by Aaron Webb
starring
directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky
Rated R
The Counterfeiters is an Austrian film which tells the story of Salomon Sorowitsch, a master counterfeiter who is forced to work for the Nazi’s in their attempt to destabilize the currencies of their wartime enemies. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky (All the Queen’s Men) the film [...]

Exploring Guillermo Del Toro’s Labyrinth

July 25th, 2008

Pan’s Labyrinth
Audio Review by James Harleman (contains spoilers)

“Is there real immortality and real magic? I believe there is… I believe they are a spiritual reality that is as tangible and as real as the material world… Only those that KNOW where to look – only those that have the right GAZE – can see it.”
– [...]

It Is As It Was?

January 28th, 2004

“THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST” directed by Mel Gibson

Evocative.
There has already been so much said regarding the production of Mel Gibson’s film, the subsequent controversy it has evoked, and the cross-denominational support it has engendered. One could talk endlessly about any one of these subjects. However, the flurry of emotions preceding and running rampant around [...]

Empty Welles

July 28th, 2001

A review of “Citizen Kane” by James Harleman
Starring Orson Welles,
Directed by Orson Welles
2 hrs. 23 min.
The film begins at the end. then proceeds to explore the life of a man in a series of vignettes, through the eyes of those who knew him. while this may not sound like a groundbreaking idea today, “Citizen [...]