Let me be upfront at the start of this review: Christopher Nolan is my favorite filmmaker working right now. So, I’m always looking forward to whatever he’s got lined up. He’s a director at the top of his game, producing smart, visually stunning blockbusters. His last film, The Dark Knight Rises, made some missteps as he wrapped up his Dark Knight Trilogy, but he has mostly bounced back with his latest film, Interstellar. Continue reading
Month: November 2014
Episode 53: Nightcrawler / Birdman / John Wick / St. Vincent
In Episode 53, Doug and Dirty A discuss four really good movies in theaters now: Nightcrawler, Birdman, John Wick, and St. Vincent. They also discuss the comic book movie landscape in the wake of Marvel Studios’ recent announcements. Take a listen! Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Nightcrawler
Writer-Director Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler is a sad commentary on today’s society and its obsession with sensationalist news. Driven by an Oscar-worthy performance by star Jake Gyllenhaal, it’s also one of the darkest, best films of the year. Continue reading
Doug Reviews: St. Vincent
Writer-Director Theodore Melfi’s latest film, St. Vincent, is a funny, heartwarming comedy with another standout performance from star Bill Murray. However, is it too sweet? Continue reading
Doug Reviews: Birdman
Director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s latest film, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), is a weird, funny, technically inventive picture and a showcase for star, Michael Keaton. However, while the film got a little too weird for me at times, it’s still one of the better films this year. Continue reading
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