Chinatown - I finally got to see this classic the other day, and I think I get why so many young people are going back to the films I grew on, and discovered, via cable: they simply don’t make them like this anymore.
What I Liked:
Going on a Ride - Polanski takes us on a journey here. In this case, a detective story. We get all the clues Jake does, when he does. You have to wait, and have…
The Bikeriders - This will be another quick one as time is short.
This was a pretty solid story of the ride and fall of a motorcycle club/gang (the words club and gang are purposely used, and when you see it you’ll understand why). It’s a cautionary tale that, if you create something, it may eventually move out of your control.
We have some solid performances and good soundtrack. As with any kind of life story or portion of a…
From Paris With Love - I’ve had my eye on this one for almost a decade, but haven’t had the opportunity to see it until now. The trailer got my attention for one reason: John Travolta saying “Royale with cheese”. Outside of that, the trailer didn’t give me a great idea of what the flick was about. In the years since its release, I noticed it got pounded on by critics and viewers alike. Having seen it myself? I have…
The Pope’s Exorcist - Another horror flick. This wasn’t on my radar, and I wasn’t sure I’d go see it if I’m being honest. Then I started hearing about Russell Crowe’s performance and I figured a good performance deserved to be seen if it proved true.
What I Didn’t Like
A Story We’ve Seen Many Times Before: We’ve seen this story 50 years, more or less. What we get here doesn’t reinvent the wheel, nor does it make a better…
