Inside Llewyn Davis another Coen inside joke

INSPIRED – I have now seen the Coen Brothers’ most recent film, Inside Llewyn Davis, four times, and am prepared to admit that upon further and much closer examination…I whiffed on it the first time. They got me. I should have known by the soft edges of the frame, by the consistent imagery of trains and elevators and … Continue reading →

Labor Day works way too hard

NOPE – It’s always a red flag for me when I see a young director stepping out of his comfort zone. Jason Reitman has successfully stepped out from his famous father’s shadow (Ivan Reitman) with critically acclaimed – and financially solvent – pictures like Up In the Air and Juno. I didn’t personally care for either of those films, … Continue reading →

Chef’s special a 5-star treat

YEP YEP – Coming off an impressive run directing studio blockbusters for the past half-dozen years, I suspect John Favreau knows a little bit about losing sight of his passion. Well, the guy who was once so money back in the day with the iconic indie cult film, Swingers, has regained his “art house” mojo in a … Continue reading →