Features
Monday, January 9 2012
The Best DVDs of 2011
With the continuing rise of Blu-ray, this year sees a lot of repeat entries. Just because they're here again, however, doesn't mean they're any less special.
Thursday, June 21 2007
Part 4: Challenging Convention
As cinema went completely commercial, abandoning art for artifice, true aesthetic acumen was hard to come by. Luckily, for the movies included herein, it was their difference, as well as their diversity, that helped them stand out from the rest of the high concept hackwork.
Tuesday, May 29 2007
Future Shock: The Death of Serious Science Fiction
The serious Science Fiction film genre is dead or at least on cinematic life support. As the new millennial marches forward, and an omnipresent production paradigm that substitutes spectacle for smarts, futurist filmmaking is definitely gasping for breath.
Reviews
Wednesday, May 25 2011
In Gonzo Spirit I Ingested Vodka, Beer & Pills Before Watching 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas'
Hunter S. Thompson asked us to invest fully in his sometimes extreme ideas. I tried to follow his lead while reviewing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Tuesday, August 31 2010
Deft Wit and Commentary on Conformity Abounds in 'Time Bandits'
Terry Gilliam’s eccentric fantasy film Time Bandits is a shining example of the director’s ability to materialize storybook adventures.
Wednesday, December 23 2009
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
As The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus deals with the loss of Heath Ledger, it is at once inelegant, oddly touching, deeply tragic and respectful.
Monday, January 9 2006
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
'This is why I love DVDs,' says Terry Gilliam. 'I can completely destroy the illusion of my film.'"
Friday, August 26 2005
The Brothers Grimm (2005)
Will worries out loud, 'Nothing makes sense here, it's like being inside Jake's head.'"
Blogs
Sunday, February 7 2010
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998): Blu-ray
When it comes right down to it, 1971 was mired in chaos. The Beatles had disbanded, the Kennedys were either dead or hip deep in…
Friday, January 8 2010
'Dr. Parnassus' is Vintage Gilliam
Pity poor Terry Gilliam. It seems like every time he steps behind the lens (or even thinks about doing so), his motion picture plans are…
News
Friday, January 8 2010
'Gilliam Curse' continues with 'Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus'
You'd think Hollywood would love a resourceful director who can salvage a movie after the star dies in mid-production. Especially if he recruits A-listers Johnny…
Wednesday, January 6 2010
'Parnassus' director Terry Gilliam fights to keep 'freak show' real
TORONTO — Terry Gilliam is not someone you'd expect to see lounging poolside at a luxury hotel. For almost three decades as a director, and…
