Monday, December 13 2010
‘Trouble in Mind’: Noir Turned Inside Out
Alan Rudolph's re-released 1985 neo-noir reinvented the genre by incorporating humor and levity on top of the social criticism.
Sunday, March 15 2009
Lake City
Questions are never good for a thriller. They circumvent any sizzle or suspense you might build up.
Tuesday, August 21 2007
Our Very Own
If you're looking for an interesting movie about the South with rich local detail, try Junebug.
Wednesday, June 20 2007
Part 3: The Stellar ‘70s
When it comes to post-modern moviemaking, everyone stereotypes the Me Decade as the genre's defining moment. In this case -- as illustrated by the 10 films that represent it -- the categorization is more than accurate.
Monday, April 12 2004
Deadwood
Wily and self-possessed, Sol Star is an unusual combination of a Lower East Side peddler and Gary Cooper in High Noon.
Friday, January 17 2003
Street of No Return (1989)
Fuller never gave a bad interview, remaining throughout his career grandiose, garrulous, and gung-ho about moviemaking.
