Sad news: according to an article in Hollywood Reporter, producer Sergei Selyanov confirmed that the Russian director (and Enfant Terrible) Alexey Balabanov died earlier this week, at only 54 years of age. Although no cause of death has been stated, for some time already the director was known to be suffering from severe health problems. Balabanov is best known for films like Brother, Of Freaks … [Read more...]
New ‘Justice League’ Cartoon From Bruce Timm; Final Piece of WB’s Puzzle?
April 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Fans of Warner Bros. Animation and DC Comics have had some serious news to digest lately, with the surprise announcement that producer and supervisor of nearly all things DCU, Bruce Timm, would be stepping down from his post. Having overseen the groundbreaking Superman and Batman cartoons, Justice League Unlimited and standalone films, there was clearly more to the story than a simple resignation … [Read more...]
Review: HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, a Decent, If Forgettable, Period Piece
December 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It may be difficult to get past seeing Hyde Park on Hudson as anything more than a cynical play at Oscar success, shadowing last year's The King's Speech with another tale of the stuttering King, this time set on Terra Americana. I think this kneejerk reaction would be unfair - love it or hate it, Hyde Park on Hudson does manage to sink or swim on its own merits, and its contrasts with the other, … [Read more...]
Review: A ROYAL AFFAIR transcends love and the period piece
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To be frank, A Royal Affair is easily one of the best films I have seen this year, and there is little doubt it will end up in my top five. I say this with such conviction for a few reasons. Firstly, I love period pieces and all of the basic elements are not only gorgeously presented, but enhanced greatly by the layers of political, historical and dramatic truths in the film. Secondly, there is so … [Read more...]
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