Tag Archives: Recent Home Viewings
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
Recent Home Viewings: ‘The Collector,’ ‘Notes on a Scandal,’ ‘The Pledge’
The Collector (1965) Based on John Fowles’ chilling 1963 novel, William Wyler’s The Collector is a well-acted and competently made thriller that nevertheless functions as a reminder of some of the inherent differences between the mediums of film and literature. … Continue reading
Recent Home Viewings: ‘Kinsey,’ ‘Monster’s Ball,’ ‘Sideways’
It’s been a while since I reviewed my first slate of “Recent Home Viewings,” but I plan on upping my output, as the current drought of in-theater attractions — I think The Trip will end up being my first theatrical … Continue reading
Recent Home Viewings: ‘Hard Eight,’ ‘Leaving Las Vegas,’ ‘Presumed Innocent’
With summer approaching and my school-related workload dying down, I’ll be substantially increasing the amount of films I watch out of theaters, whether it be through Netflix, On Demand, or any other home viewing service. So with that in mind, … Continue reading
