Christopher Forsley

What Is the Robert Altman Vision?

What Is the Robert Altman Vision?

If you want to get a complete understanding of Altman, his filmmaking style, and why his movies are so important to the history of cinema, Frank Caso’s book is a must read.
In ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, Reality Is Depicted by Escape From Reality

In ‘Moonrise Kingdom’, Reality Is Depicted by Escape From Reality

Wes Anderson’s movies do a better job at expressing and exploring what it means to be human than many of the so-called realistic movies that are too often presumed to have more depth.
‘The Honeymoon Killers’ Is a Freak of Cinema That You Will Never Forget

‘The Honeymoon Killers’ Is a Freak of Cinema That You Will Never Forget

Kastle puts you in a front row seat on a mad rollercoaster ride alongside the deranged characters of Martha and Ray that is at once thrilling and terrifying.
What Should One Make of Childlike Comics Depicting the Exploits of an Erotic Dancer?

What Should One Make of Childlike Comics Depicting the Exploits of an Erotic Dancer?

Canada's first autobiographical comic chronicles the drama of a stripper's life in a lighthearted and welcoming way.
The Philosophy of Violence Is the Central Theme to Sergio Sollima’s ‘Face to Face’

The Philosophy of Violence Is the Central Theme to Sergio Sollima’s ‘Face to Face’

Our protagonist exemplifies how intelligence and education, when used as weapons, can lead to far more violence than guns and knives.
Don’t Confuse ‘Brother’s Keeper’ With ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

Don’t Confuse ‘Brother’s Keeper’ With ‘My Brother’s Keeper’

Devote Christians will probably get more from Brother’s Keeper than non-believers, but this film is without a doubt better made and acted than most in its genre.
‘King of the Gypsies’ Should Become a Cult Classic

‘King of the Gypsies’ Should Become a Cult Classic

Eric Robert's big screen debut provides a beautifully shot and scored dramatic take on gypsy life in America.
The Writing in Frank Jacobs’ MAD’s Greatest Writers is MAD to the Max

The Writing in Frank Jacobs’ MAD’s Greatest Writers is MAD to the Max

Frank Jacobs' parodies are what most people first think of when they think of MAD, even if they don’t know the name of the man who penned them.
‘A Town Called Hell’ Divides the Argument Over What Is a Spaghetti Western

‘A Town Called Hell’ Divides the Argument Over What Is a Spaghetti Western

Blood and sweat, revolution and revenge, close-up shots and sun-baked sets, and anti-heroes and voluptuous vixens -- is that enough?
‘Buddy Goes West’ Is an Unambitious Bud Spencer Comedy With an Excellent Morricone Score

‘Buddy Goes West’ Is an Unambitious Bud Spencer Comedy With an Excellent Morricone Score

Buddy Goes West is an unsophisticated comedy, but sometimes an easy and fun viewing is exactly what you want.
‘Sartana Your Angel of Death’ Is Part Illusionist, Part Mystic

‘Sartana Your Angel of Death’ Is Part Illusionist, Part Mystic

I Am Sartana Your Angel of Death is worth watching for those fans of the Sartana character, but it’s definitely not a high point in the spaghetti western series.
‘Wanted’ Is a Spaghetti Western That Will Leave You Wanting

‘Wanted’ Is a Spaghetti Western That Will Leave You Wanting

The charisma of Giuliano Gemma and some stellar action sequences can't save this sub-par spaghetti western.