I'll start off by saying that I love the concept of Project Greenlight, a behind the scenes series on the making of a feature film. I also think that HBO is the right vehicle to deliver that series. I was able to watch all eight episodes on demand followed by an on demand viewing of the actual film … [Read more...] about Project Greenlight and how not to make a film
Will the real Phil Spector please stand up
Review of HBO's Phil Spector written and directed by David Mamet Rating *** So David Mamet decides he wants to tell the story of Phil Spector and the murder, or suicide, or accidental death of Lana Clarkson. David believes that Phil is innocent. He lays out a convincing argument for his case. He … [Read more...] about Will the real Phil Spector please stand up
Review of Zero Dark Thirty
Review of Zero Dark Thirty written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow Rating ***** In a previous post, I said that the film The Impossible was my pick for best picture of 2012. Since that picture wasn't one of the nominated pictures, this film would be my second pick. As much as I … [Read more...] about Review of Zero Dark Thirty
Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
It's been a busy year for me. I haven't been able to see as many films as I would have liked. I haven't been able to read as many books as I would have liked. And it looks like going forward in 2013 I'm going to have even less time as I work on my next book and film project. So since I didn't put … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction 2012
My take on the film Lincoln
Review of Lincoln written by Tony Kushner and directed by Steven Spielberg Rating *** 1/2 I'm giving this film a three-and-a-half rating out of five. And for those who follow this blog, they might know that at year's end when I put together the best of Everything Nonfiction list, only reviews of … [Read more...] about My take on the film Lincoln
An open letter to Robert Zemeckis and the makers of Flight
Robert, why? I'm a huge fan of yours. I had such high hopes that finally a skilled director might make an aviation film that was realistic, believable, as well as entertaining. You did such a good job with the crash scene in Cast Away. So how could you make a film with so many cringe inducing … [Read more...] about An open letter to Robert Zemeckis and the makers of Flight