The Expendables 3 movie review: like you care what I think
In the vast conspiracy of stupidity that has overtaken pop culture, the disparagement of this movie by a film critic becomes an endorsement of a sad sort.
Month: August 2014
Robin Williams RIP
I wish I could say that I was surprised this morning to hear of his death. Sad, yes. But not surprised.
London photo: an American muscle car in London
You do not see those every day here. It was lefthand drive and everything.
you can watch the first episode of Cinemax’s new series The Knick on YouTube (if you’re in the US)
Or if, ahem, you have a U.S. IP address. First one’s free, kid…
Calvary movie rating: red light
The kooky residents of a small Irish village go in search of a black comedy, but get stuck in a dramatic thriller that goes nowhere.
London photo: America Square
There’s an America Square in London, and I just stumbled across it for the first time.
some small rejiggering of little things round these parts
I moved some things around to — I hope — enhance their visibility.
God’s Pocket movie review: rot in the city
The cast is amazing and the film has a certain grim visual beauty. But ultimately there is little here but ugly senselessness.
Welcome to New York movie review: the rampage of uncivilized men
One of the most repulsive movies I’ve ever seen. Also an important movie, laying bare the farce of equality and justice in the face of power and privilege.
Lilting movie review: when words fail
A heartbreakingly lovely film about the seemingly insurmountable distances between us when sharing grief is too painful.
