Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most influential directors in cinema history. He also has a somewhat checkered reputation among those who’ve worked with him. Or so I’ve read. If I’m being honest, I know very little about the man responsible for such acclaimed movies as North by Northwest, TheContinue Reading
I’m a sucker for survival stories. Especially stories of people lost at sea who are forced to adapt, improvise, and apply their navigational and nautical skills to survive. 2018’s Adrift is a movie that tells such a story. An added bonus is that it’s true. (Well, it’s based on aContinue Reading
Back in 2012, during awards season, it felt like everyone was buzzing about The Artist. At the Academy Awards, the film garnered 10 nominations and walked away with 5 wins (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Costume Design, and Best Musical Score.) Yet, in 2023, no one ever talksContinue Reading
Despite originally being a literary character, Count Dracula has spawned multiple cinematic incarnations. From Bela Lugosi’s 1931 iconic interpretation to Leslie Nielsen’s 1995 comedic portrayal, the 500-year-old vampire from Transylvania has spanned generations as a classic horror luminary. 1979’s Dracula casts Frank Langella in the title role. His portrayal avoidsContinue Reading
Romance novelist Loretta Sage (Sandra Bullock) struggled to finish her most recent book, The Lost City of D. Since the death of her archeologist husband, she’s found little inspiration for her work. In fact, she rarely has the energy to leave her house. When her publicist schedules her on aContinue Reading
Billed as South Korea’s first big disaster film, Tidal Wave (aka Haeundae) is a visual effects spectacular that easily rivals anything that Hollywood has released in the last 10 years. Unfortunately, there’s more to a successful movie than special effects. And, sadly, Tidal Wave doesn’t have much more than visualsContinue Reading
Robin Monroe (Anne Heche), a women’s magazine editor from New York City, and her boyfriend, Frank (David Schwimmer) take a vacation to a Pacific island resort to celebrate their anniversary. In the middle of the trip, Robin’s boss asks her to take a solo detour to Tahiti for a nightContinue Reading