Tag Archives: Jeffrey Wright
Recent Home Viewings: ‘Affliction,’ ‘Broken Flowers,’ ‘The Weather Man’
Affliction (1998) Nick Nolte’s profound, grizzly-bear turn in Gavin O’Connor’s Warrior has remained on the brain since I first saw the film back in September, and I’ve only just got around to acting on that impression by working through Nolte’s … Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘The Ides of March’ (2011)
First and foremost, George Clooney’s The Ides of March is gripping entertainment. It’s one of those uncommon dialogue-driven films that never drags — not for a second. The combination of Clooney’s no-nonsense direction and Stephen Mirrione’s brisk editing foster the … Continue reading
Looking Ahead: Forecasting the 2011-2012 Oscar Contenders
Note: As this is my first time doing year-in-advance predictions, feel free to leave a comment below or send an e-mail if you think there are any particular films I’ve left out of my predictions. As of March 8, Best … Continue reading
‘Source Code’ Trailer
While my reaction to Duncan Jones’ Moon was more reserved than the majority, my complaints with the film revolved mostly around the storyline rather than what Jones did, rather impressively, behind the camera. His next endeavor, Source Code, looks to … Continue reading
