There are romantic comedies, and then there's Annie Hall. It's about a romance, and it's definitely a comedy, but Woody Allen's masterpiece works so far outside the genre that it feels like something entirely different. Annie Hall tracks a very realistic relationship--mostly in chronological order. We watch as up-and-coming standup comic Alvy Singer (Allen) and … Continue reading Blu-ray Review: Annie Hall
Day: February 8, 2012
Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
A super-violent cop cleans up the streets of Rio, but at what cost? B Political thriller Written by Bráulio Mantovani and José Padilha Directed by José Padilha Captain Roberto Nascimento (Wagner Moura) strongly believes in killing "scumbags." And as an officer in Rio's militaristic Special Police Operations Battalion (BOPE), he gets plenty of chances. This … Continue reading Elite Squad: The Enemy Within
Buster Keaton Shorts Coming to San Fran Intl. Film Fest
It’s always good to laugh, and an evening of Buster Keaton, with live accompaniment, should supply the entertainment. I just got my first press release concerning this year’s San Francisco International Film Festival, which will run from April 19 through May 3. As is the festival’s custom, they leak several major events to the press … Continue reading Buster Keaton Shorts Coming to San Fran Intl. Film Fest