There are too many good things to cheer about with this film – 1) it is the debut film of the Coen brothers, 2) it is the D.P. debut of Barry Sonnenfeld (also vomiting voice-over debut*), 3) it is the composer debut of Carter Burwell, 4) it is the debut of Frances McDormand, and 5) through the casting of this film, Frances and Joel Coen met, fell in love and got married (which in turn paved way for modern American…
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The Paper 1994
According to IMDb trivia, Ron Howard hasn’t seen this film since its release. Not because he’s ashamed of it but rather because his feel of it is that it became such a perfect film and he doesn’t want to ruin that perception. I agree. I’m far from complete in checking out Howard’s filmography, but this is truly the one I love the most and also return to the most.
The Paper starts with editor Henry Hackett (Michael Keaton) waking up…
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Adalen 31 1969
Last year, there was a lot of talk about Ingmar Bergman – mostly in Sweden, but also around the world – since his 100th birthday was celebrated. From a Swedish perspective, we try not to be boastful about anything, but still kind of enjoy any international embrace of our “legends” (either in arts or sports). I’ve never been a rock-solid Bergman fan. Last year was a little bit too much. But it makes me hope that other directors like Bo…
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Escape from Alcatraz 1979
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
There are plenty of magnificent breakout movies in film history. In fact, this is the third prison break I am reviewing for Letterboxd after Cool Hand Luke and Midnight Express. But this is one of the more low-key ones. Don (Donald he calls himself in the credits) Siegel’s Escape from Alcatraz celebrates its 40th birthday today and it’s almost as I remembered it – grey and slow-paced. One thing I had forgotten, though – it’s also very exciting!
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