I've changed the format of this weekly newsletter. Hopefully, it will make choosing a theater or a screening time easier to find. And among these easy-to-find classics are works by Federico Fellini, Milos Forman, Roman Polanski, Peter Bogdanovich, Richard Linklater, the Coen Brothers, and Monty Python - all on big screens. But first, we have … Continue reading What’s Screening: April 15 – 21
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Disappearing from HBOmax
The Criterion Channel isn't the only streaming service that removes movies at the end of the month. Here are some good movies streaming on HBOmax that you may want to watch before February goes away: A Chinatown (1974) Roman Polanski was at his best when he made this neo-noir tale of intrigue and double-crosses set … Continue reading Disappearing from HBOmax
Movies I’ve Recently Seen: In the Heat of the Night, Shampoo, The Great Train Robbery, & a lot more
I've recently been revisiting movies I liked long ago, which is probably why I'm giving so many good grades out this time around. But there's a real stinker in the collection, as well. A- In the Heat of the Night (1967) The Best Picture winner of 1967 is one really good noir. You already know … Continue reading Movies I’ve Recently Seen: In the Heat of the Night, Shampoo, The Great Train Robbery, & a lot more
The Last Detail & Last Flag Flying
Richard Linklater blew me away with three great films in a row: Bernie, Before Midnight, and Boyhood - especially Boyhood. I eagerly looked forward to what he would do next. I recently got a chance to find out. Linklater's latest film, Last Flag Flying, is a disappointment. It's not bad, but it's considerably less than … Continue reading The Last Detail & Last Flag Flying