theater critic sees a few films, figures that’s basis enough to trash film critics
You’d think that the sorry state of arts criticism would create a sort of camaraderie among those still lucky enough to be employed as critics…
Year: 2014
Oscar Best Picture nominee marathon at AMC multiplexes around the U.S. starts today
Here’s a great way to catch up on the film you missed…
what is your favorite smell?
Mine might be baking bread. Or cinnamon. Maybe coffee? Definitely a food smell.
Amsterdam photo of the day: they built the hotel around her house
Apparently the lady who owned the house didn’t want to sell, so they just built the hotel around her.
The Wind Rises review: Jiro dreams of flying
Visually ravishing, as you’d expect from Hayao Miyazaki, but there is, disappointingly, no drama and no conflict here.
Stranger by the Lake review: a cautionary tale about bad boys
As an exercise in style, this minimalist noir erotic thriller is pretty cool. But it loses its way somewhere around the midpoint and never quite finds it again.
Instant Video is coming to Amazon.co.uk
Oh, goodie! I love Amazon U.S.’s Instant Video. I presume Amazon U.K.’s implementation will be as good.
see Nymphomaniac Parts 1 and 2 back-to-back in the UK, Sat Feb 22nd only
I don’t recommend the film, but this is a unique opportunity, and I thought you’d like to know about it if you’re inclined to see the film anyway.
Doctor Who thing: overexcited kids wreck TARDIS
Hey you kids! Get off my TARDIS!
In Secret trailer: sex, corsets, and murder
Ooo, juicy! And with Oscar Isaac! Yum.
