Written by Michael Clawson 80/100 In a fleet-footed adventure, two clownish peasants with a comical love-hate relationship (famously the inspiration for C-3PO and R2-D2) accompany a princess in disguise and her samurai guard on a trek through enemy territory. In … Continue reading.
“People have asked me throughout the years which directors have influenced me. I don't know their names, because I was mostly influenced when I'd see a film and think, "Man, I want to be sure to never do anything like … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson 90/100 Jack, Zack, and Bob: a layabout pimp who isn't much of a talker, a downbeat DJ whose way with words is buttery smooth, and an Italian tourist with an ever-growing notebook of American idioms, an … Continue reading.
“The world is blue as an orangeNo error the words do not lieThey no longer allow you to singIn the tower of kisses agreementThe madness the loveShe her mouth of allianceAll the secrets all the smilesOr what dress of indulgenceTo … Continue reading.
90/100 Written by Michael Clawson As charismatic as he is cynical and unscrupulous, down on his luck newspaperman Charles Tatum (Kirk Douglas, fantastic) stumbles on exactly the kind of "human interest" story he can exploit to get himself out of … Continue reading.
"There's a bit of happiness in simply wanting happiness."Jacques Demy This week on Drink in the Movies Michael & Taylor Rescreen Jacques Demy's Donkey Skin and provide a First Impression of the next Rescreening episode title, Robert Altman's Short Cuts. … Continue reading.
L’humanité Directed by Bruno Dumont, 1999 Jim Wilson: Michael, welcome back to my little film forum. I think the last time you joined me was for Summer Hours, back in November. That was a fun talk, but way too long … Continue reading.
Written by Michael Clawson 80/100 Neither a nature film nor an issue film, but rather an experimental fusion of the two forms that results in an essayistic and fascinating something else entirely. The main focus, from which Silva expands outward … Continue reading.
“In contradiction and paradox, you can find truth.”Denis Villeneuve Links: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Google Podcasts | LibSyn | Spotify | Stitcher | YouTube On Episode 107 of Drink in the Movies Michael and Taylor discuss their Most Anticipated … Continue reading.
Summer Hours Directed by Olivier Assayas, 2008 Jim Wilson: Hey, Michael, welcome back. Michael Clawson: Hey, Jim, I’m glad to be back! We’re kicking this off after a long, grueling week of waiting to hear who our next president will be. … Continue reading.
