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Illusion of Good Intentions
June 7th, 2007
I keep expecting director Christopher Nolan to swing and miss. He gave us a stirring Memento, wrestled with Insomnia, ensured that Batman Begins, and capped things off with The Prestige, my pick for greatest film of 2006. (In 2008, he’ll give us the next Bat-installment with The Dark Knight.) This 37 year old Brit not only seems to [...]
Read More...I predict… disappointment.
March 19th, 2007
Premonition Director: Mennan Yapo Cast: Sandra Bullock, Julian McMahon TriStar Pictures, 2007 Rated: PG-13 According to Webster’s Dictionary, a premonition is “previous notice or advance warning”. If only Sandra Bullock had received such notice before signing on to star in this Jenga-like movie that crumples under its own internal logic. Better yet, if only I’d [...]
Read More...A Sleeper Hit
July 28th, 2002
A review of “INSOMNIA” by James Harleman – Starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams – Directed by Christopher Nolan – 1 hour 58 minutes, rated R The previews make it appear fairly simple; Al Pacino plays grizzled veteran L.A. cop, Frank Dormer, sent with his partner up to the frigid north of Alaska to assist local [...]
Read More...Close Your Eyes and Prey
July 28th, 2002
A review of “Hannibal” by James Harleman Hannibal Lecter Anthony Hopkins Clarice Starling Julianne Moore Mason Verger Gary Oldman Paul Krendler Ray Liotta Giancarlo Giannini Rinaldo Pazzi Directed by Ridley Scott Based on the novel by Thomas Harris “You can look at my face. yet you shied away when I said the name of God.” [...]
Read More...Fight Makes Right…
December 18th, 1999
A review of “FIGHT CLUB” by James Harleman Starring Brad Pitt Edward Norton Helena Bonham Carter Directed by David Fincher Based on the book by Chuck Palahniuk 139 minutes, Rated R Tyler Durden is right… For those who’ve already seen “Fight Club”, (the latest cinematic offering from the man who brought us the horrific mystery “Seven” and [...]
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