‘Vlad’ was a big idea that comes out small
This slow unfocused horror film delivers surprisingly strong performances but suffers from poor writing and characters that are never developed.
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‘Raising Victor Vargas’ is a little, indie miracle
Writer-director Peter Solletts gem about a Dominican teen pursuing a local beauty is as poignant and funny an independent film youre likely to see this year.
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John Carpenter’s ‘They Live’ is an underappreciated classic
Aliens use greed to take over the world and humans arent aware of it until a drifter stumbles upon a special pair of sunglasses that reveal the deadly truth.
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‘Zulu’ is one of the all time greatest war films ever made
This classic is one of the greatest war films ever made detailing the struggles of a collection of British soldiers facing off against thousands of Zulu warriors at Rorkes Drift in 1879.
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‘In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing’ is a must read
During my 12-week stint at the New York Film Academy it was recommended that we read this book. Written by Walter Murch, editor of “Apocalypse Now,” it is an insightful and fascinating look at the art of film editing. Editing is what I find to be the most exciting part of making a film. Selecting…
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‘Making Movies: The Inside Guide to Independent Movie Production’
I recently moved, and was able to unpack several of my books which had been tucked away for awhile. I decided, since I was putting the book out for display, I should read it. The book, as you can see by the image, is called “Making Movies,” by John Russo. A former cohort of George…
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‘Rebel Without A Crew’
Written back in 1996, Rebel Without A Crew is probably one of the finest books about filmmaking that I’ve read. Written by Robert Rodriguez, it charts his process of making his first feature film, El Mariachi. It reads very honestly, giving a great portrayal of true guerilla filmmaking. Written as a series of journal entries,…
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‘Friday the 13th’
The first in the classic slasher series gets evicerated.
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David Mamet’s ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ is a masterwork not to be missed
This brilliantly acted directed and written drama sparkles on screen not only because of the masterful performances but because of the sizzling Mametspeak.
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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘The Devil’s Backbone’ is an unsung masterpiece
This dark creepy horror failed to grab the attention of American audiences in 2001 but is a terrific film which very much worth the effort to view.
