Martin Scorsese’s 1991 remake of “Cape Fear” is an underappreciated four-star gem. The film was adapted by Wesley Strick from the original screenplay by James R. Webb, which was an ... Read More »

Apocalypse is derived from the Greek, meaning “revelation.” Indeed, it is within the Apocalyptic narrative that audiences are provided with a revelation as to the nature ... Read More »

Like most origin stories, “Casino Royale” makes for great storytelling. Unlike most origin stories, however, it is executed with near perfection. Bond. Daniel Craig. Talk about an ... Read More »

So here we are at last, three years after I began reviewing the James Bond series, and it’s time to announce my choices for the ... Read More »

It is nearly impossible to read a review of David Mamet’s work now without the critic noting the playwright’s conservative politics. There’s nothing inherently wrong ... Read More »

Tony Kaye’s 2006 documentary Lake of Fire could have been an American masterpiece, and the definitive film about abortion. Nevertheless, the director of the outstanding American History X has made ... Read More »

Having now finished with the second Bond era (Roger Moore + Sean Connery’s return), it’s time to for the “best of” list. As with my first ... Read More »

“The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day” begin with a lot of promise, both have solid elements, and there’s plenty of spectacle, but ... Read More »

Not as strong as “GoldenEye,” and with a villain that is too arch, “Tomorrow Never Dies” nonetheless boasts outstanding action scenes and a good script. ... Read More »

Before “reboot” entered the pop culture lexicon, there was “GoldenEye.” The movie is one of the absolute best of the entire James Bond series, due ... Read More »

Somewhere, somehow, something went very wrong with the second and final James Bond entry for Timothy Dalton. It certainly isn’t his fault, as he did ... Read More »

The exit of Roger Moore from the James Bond franchise opens the door to better films, a return to espionage plots and an outstanding new ... Read More »

Having now finished with the second Bond era (Roger Moore + Sean Connery’s return), it’s time to for the “best of” list. As with my ... Read More »

I know, I know. I haven’t kept up with the James Bond series I started last year for Big Hollywood. I had to take a ... Read More »

“Brooklyn Castle”: An engrossing and engaging film similar to“Spellbound.” It concerns a number of minority middle school students who excel at chess. Driven by the devotion ... Read More »

“We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists” screened at the SXSW Film Festival last week. The film traces both the history and philosophy (or lack ... Read More »

I stumbled across James L. Brooks’ “Broadcast News” on TV the other night. I have always regarded it as his best movie, in which writing ... Read More »

Despite a strong first half and some great character material, “Skyfall” craters thanks to a boring second half, lackluster villain, and plot holes galore. This ... Read More »

I imagine that many Americans skipped right over the Coen Brothers’ 2009 film “A Serious Man” for many reasons — not the least of which ... Read More »

Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 [Editor: Please link to each] Contrary to recent media reports, the Brazilian Blowout hair treatment is ... Read More »

Edwin David Barlow is dead. This is a fact. There are other facts, too. One fact is that he died on December 17, 1990. Another ... Read More »