Monthly Archives: January 2002

Othello

Posted on January 28, 2002

As a longtime Oz fan, I noticed that PBS was showing a modern take on Shakespeare’s Othello starring Eamonn Walker and thought I might watch it. Very interesting, Walker plays John Othello, a police commissioner in present day London who … Continue reading →

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Brother

Posted on January 27, 2002

Some films just have a very distinctive sensibility and Brother is one of them. This movie is somewhat of a kind with The Last Seduction in that the lead character has no problem with hardass murder. Written, edited and directed … Continue reading →

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Godfather: Part III

Posted on January 26, 2002

16 years have passed since we saw Michael Corleone foiled in his attempt to protect his family and get out of “this thing of ours.” The years have been harsh to him, yet he is more powerful and feared than … Continue reading →

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The Last Seduction

Posted on January 25, 2002

I can’t find the webpage but yesterday I read a complaint by someone that there aren’t any great female villainous roles. Then I saw 1994′s Last Seduction on the schedule for HBO tonight and said to myself, “Self, don’t you … Continue reading →

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Gone in 60 Seconds

Posted on January 22, 2002

Vroom vroom! Fast cars, a sexy woman, and some inexplicable explosions generate the heat in Gone in 60 Seconds. Nicholas Cage plays a reformed auto thief who gets pulled back in against his will (how else can we be sympathetic?) … Continue reading →

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Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring

Posted on January 14, 2002

Awesome. Amazing. Great movie. Should not be missed by anyone, young or old. One might quibble over things left out or changed from the book but I think Peter Jackson deserves some freedom for the translation. The gorgeous New Zealand … Continue reading →

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In the Bedroom

Posted on January 5, 2002

This film has been getting tons of great publicity and awards already, so we decided to give it a shot. Besides, not much else left to see just now (Ali, The Majestic, Beautiful Mind all leave me a little wanting) … Continue reading →

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