In my experience of discussing movies online, few people have challenged me to dig deeper and look closer at movies than Ken Morefield. That’s why I’m enthusiastic about having his as a “guest reviewer” so often at Looking Closer. So I am delighted to discover that… (more…) Read more
Not many novelists have so impressed me with their first novel that I would literally jump for joy in the bookstore to discover their second novel. But when I stumbled unexpectedly onto THIS yesterday, yes, I did jump, and it was for joy. (more…) Read more
These pics promise a return to the wild and wacky side of the Coen Brothers’ world. (more…) Read more
Moring’s mailbox CT Movies has published more examples of the angry mail that continues to fill editor Mark Moring’s mailbox. Hang in there, Mark! For every expression of outrage, I suspect there are three or four who quietly applaud what CTMovies is doing… And really, isn’t that what it’s all about? Being popular? – Two great 2007 films about violent men [correction] A blogger called “Dirty Harry” [/correction] at Libertas takes a second look at No Country for Old Men... Read more
I continue to find frequent, thought-provoking, inspiring thoughts at the new Image blog. (more…) Read more
What’s your own favorite “neighborhood video store” experience? (more…) Read more
I’m grateful to Garrison Keillor for reminding all of us that… (more…) Read more
David Wainscott has just posted some interesting audio: An audio file of the prayer and blessing for U2’s 2001 Elevation tour. And when you think about how that tour blessed so many, and about the ministry that the band had for those in New York after the attacks on September 11th… I don’t think it’s presumptuous to say those prayers were answered. Read more
Free download! Listen to Dick Staub, Greg Wright, Jennifer Spohr — and me! — as we discuss Horton Hears a Who, Expelled, Snow Angels, Blade Runner, Sweeney Todd, Once, Amadeus, Flight of the Red Balloon, and Lady Jane on this month’s Kindlings Muse movie podcast. Read more
Working on his adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, John Hillcoat has wrapped up filming in Pittsburgh and is moving on to Lake Erie, New Orleans, Mount St. Helens, and the Oregon coast. “The book had a huge impact on me, it affected me more deeply and more profoundly than almost anything I’ve ever read,” Mr. Hillcoat said. “That’s partly because I’m a father of a gorgeous 6-year-old boy” and mindful of what’s happening in the world. Growing up in... Read more
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