Tag Archives: Hollywood movies

ode to the stuntmen (film: The Fall Guy – David Leitch, 2024)

Posted on June 22, 2024 by admin

David Leitch has already proven that he knows how to make fast and funny action movies that interest and entertain. He tried to do the same thing with ‘The Fall Guy‘ (2024) which borrows the title and the profession of … Continue reading →

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breaking taboos (film: The Children’s Hour – William Wyler, 1961)

Posted on June 12, 2024 by admin

By the time Bill Wyler adapted it in 1961, Lillian Hellman‘s play ‘The Children’s Hour‘ and its big screen adaptations already had a history of nearly three decades. The play itself was the first major hit on Broadway and the … Continue reading →

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where is Sergio Leone? (film: Hang ‘Em High – Ted Post, 1968)

Posted on June 11, 2024 by admin

‘Hang ‘Em High‘, made in 1968 and directed by Ted Post, marks the return of Clint Eastwood to the United States after becoming an international star in the series of three famous spaghetti westerns made by Sergio Leone. Most film … Continue reading →

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life and death of a choreographer (film: All That Jazz – Bob Fosse, 1979)

Posted on May 27, 2024 by admin

It takes a lot of courage and immense self-centeredness to write and direct a film about your own death. This is exactly what the director and choreographer Bob Fosse did in 1979, the creator of some of the great successes … Continue reading →

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second tier (film: Challengers – Luca Guadagnino, 2024)

Posted on April 24, 2024 by admin

I am a big fan of tennis and of a few other sports. I also love the art of film. Their meeting should be one in heaven for me, and yet, so far, I haven’t seen a sports fiction movie … Continue reading →

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Paul Newman’s Farewell (film: Road to Perdition – Sam Mendes, 2002)

Posted on April 14, 2024 by admin

The tradition of big Hollywood actors playing the roles of crime family bosses is well entrenched in the history of American cinema. About halfway between Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro we have Paul Newman, one of the most impressive … Continue reading →

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a tale with spies and corruption (film: The Tailor of Panama – John Boorman, 2001)

Posted on February 15, 2024 by admin

I miss John le Carré so much. I had gotten used to his novels coming out once every 2 or 3 years and would look forward to the release of the first paperback edition which I could afford to buy … Continue reading →

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another Christmas movie (film: The Holdovers – Alexander Payne, 2023)

Posted on February 13, 2024 by admin

I confess that I was somewhat anxiously waiting to see Alexander Payne‘s ‘The Holdovers‘ (2023). 5 Oscar nominations should be a guarantee of watching a quality or at least interesting film. On the other hand, my experiences with Payne‘s previous … Continue reading →

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Scorsese, again, on the streets of New York (film: Bringing Out the Dead – Martin Scorsese, 1999)

Posted on February 3, 2024 by admin

I can’t remember why I missed seeing ‘Bringing Out the Dead‘ (1999). I’ve been a fan of Martin Scorsese since ‘Taxi Driver’ and I thought I hadn’t missed any of his movies since then. And yet, it’s the first time … Continue reading →

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Napoleon’s failure (film: Napoleon – Ridley Scott, 2023)

Posted on January 30, 2024 by admin

A few films ago I shared some thoughts about that category of directors who have reached the age, maturity, celebrity and financial independence where they have nothing left to prove or conquer, and who can afford to make almost any … Continue reading →

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