Friday, April 17 2009
American Violet
Based on the infamous Panhandle Regional Narcotics Task Force case in Tulia, Texas, American Violet makes clear the corruption and racism that pervades the official structures of its fictional town.
Friday, October 10 2008
The Express
Again and again, Ernie (Rob Brown) faces down racist thug defenders, his singular prowess signaled by the film's slow motion and big music.
Wednesday, September 10 2008
Talk, Talk, Talk: October 2008
What studio suit thought this was a good idea? With four months to schedule your high priced efforts, you instead unload almost 30 overpriced pictures on an unsuspecting movie audience.
Friday, February 22 2008
Indie icon John Sayles doesn’t hesitate to go mainstream if it helps his pet causes
Friday, February 1 2008
Honeydripper
John Sayles' Honeydripper is less a conventional film than a bluesy collaboration -- slow-moving and contemplative, wily and laced through with cultural nuances.
Tuesday, August 3 2004
Secret Window (2004)
'Johnny's look,' says director David Koepp, 'mostly came from Johnny'.
