Definitely not for the masses. The H-Bomb: Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a sailor who is discharged from the Navy at the end of World War II for apparent psychological reasons. As we soon see for ourselves, the war has indeed left Freddie a little damaged in the head, as evidenced by his fixation with all things sex-related, including an incident on a beach in … [Read more...] about The Master
Archives for September 2012
Looper
When will your loop be closed? Swift shot: A film that defies expectation. If you've seen one preview for Looper, you know what it is purportedly about, but that's just the cordite on the blunderbuss - while it has a strong science-fiction platform, the story is what I was most drawn to. Ultimately it is a story about throw-away people and what the cycles of neglect … [Read more...] about Looper
Pitch Perfect
At Barden University there are several singing groups. Most notable are The Bellas (an all-female acapella group) and the The Treblemakers (an all-male acapella group). In the opening sequence, The Bellas and the The Treblemakers are rivals who made it to Nationals and are performing their musical numbers. Too bad an unfortunate vomit-related … [Read more...] about Pitch Perfect
End of Watch
Limacher Low Down: When I first saw the trailer for End of Watch I was instantly intrigued by what I saw. I really enjoyed the gritty look and feel of the trailer, and I was anticipating great action. I admit, much to my surprise, there was a lot more depth to End of Watch than the trailers let on. It's not just an action movie. With a good amount of comedy, character … [Read more...] about End of Watch
Trouble With the Curve
A solid base hit, but far from a home run. The H-Bomb: Clint Eastwood stretches his range as an actor by playing a character we’ve never seen him play before, a cantankerous old codger named Gus, who for decades has worked as a scout for the Atlanta Braves. He has recruited many great players over the years, but unfortunately, he’s not getting any younger. His … [Read more...] about Trouble With the Curve