Just Another Movie Blog

"A movie review is a reflection of your life." -Michael Phillips What's my spin? I'm often looking at film from an ethical (not moralistic) stance. What does a film communicate about right and wrong especially in relationships?

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Cagney Is Red Hot in White Heat (1949)

The cops are all procedural and techy and full of schemes, while the gangsters are Homeric, not only in ideas but in hubris and angst. B...

Departures: Gorgeous Introduction to the Art of Encoffining

As sentimental as a Hallmark film and yet it is as elegant as the art of encoffining that it depicts. When the ceremony is presented aga...

Ratatouille and the Pixar Magic

There are no spoilers in this analysis of an aspect of Ratatouille , but I’m assuming if you're interested in reading this, you’ve s...

Friday, March 14, 2014

Sweet Anguish: Remains of the Day

I think I could watch Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson sweep and talk and wipe candlesticks all day. So much uns...

Monday, March 10, 2014

Sentimentally Joyful: About Time

On his 21st birthday, Tim is told by his dad that all the men in their family can travel through time. They can't go into the future...

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Just Another List of Movie Awards for 2013

The "Justy", which is commonly known as the "Bored" Frankly, I’m tired of the usual lists. Best actor/actress—a...

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Llewyn Davis: A Serious Man

Inside Llewyn Davis has received a lot of critical acclaim, but probably more about the soundtrack by T Bone Burnett than by the film b...

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