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• Richard Jewell…Review

  Posted at 10:45 pm by Geoff, on December 17, 2019

  

  In the summer of 1996, I was sixteen, living in Atlanta, and about to start my senior year of high school. I also had a job as a clerk at Kroger Video, the local grocery store version of Blockbuster. Yes, that was a thing. I spent most of my days working or watching movies that summer. But, like everyone else in town, I was captivated by the Olympics coming to Atlanta. It was a big deal to be chosen as the host city and everyone was glued to the action. Then things took a dark turn with the bombing in Centennial Park. Having experienced this all firsthand, I was particularly interested in the new movie, Richard Jewell, that depicts the events.

  Richard Jewell (Paul Walter Hauser) was a security guard working at Centennial Park during the Olympics. By chance he discovered a suspicious backpack in the park that turned out to be a bomb. Jewell helped to get hundreds of people to safety before the bomb went off. He was declared a hero, until an overzealous FBI agent (Jon Hamm) zeroed in on him as a suspect. Then an unscrupulous journalist (Olivia Wilde) got ahold of the story and ran in on the front page of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Jewell suddenly went from hero to villain.

  Hauser does an excellent job of portraying this wronged man. It’s sometimes a subtle performance, but still very effective. He makes you feel angry for his character as he’s targeted by the authorities. Sam Rockwell plays Jewell’s lawyer and brings some much-needed comic relief. Kathy Bates turns in a terrific performance as Jewell’s mother. She is the heart of the film, showing how this ordeal affected those closest to Richard.

  What’s most interesting about this story and the movie is how law enforcement and the media, with little to no evidence, railroaded this man. They invaded his home, slandered him, and made his life unbearable. It was all for nothing because he was innocent. Side note, that’s not a spoiler if you remember the story or visit Wikipedia. Six years after the attack, the actual bomber confessed. But for many, Jewell is probably who comes to mind when they think of the bombing. It even took me a second to remember that he didn’t do it when I heard about this movie coming out.

  My one complaint is that this history lesson is told with broad strokes and not a great deal of depth. It’s more informative than impactful. Also, Clint Eastwood’s direction comes off as flat. Even the moment when the bomb goes off seems anticlimactic. Similarly, Ham and Wilde’s characters often come off as one note villains. Eastwood could have taken more time to explore their characters and motivations. Despite these faults, I liked the movie and the opportunity to revisit a significant moment from Atlanta’s past.  

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• The Irishman…Review

  Posted at 8:38 pm by Geoff, on December 16, 2019

  

  In Martin Scorsese’s latest film, The Irishman, Robert DeNiro plays Frank Sheeran, a truck driver turned mob hit man. Over the course of several years Frank becomes deeply involved with crime boss Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) as well as Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), the infamous leader of the Brotherhood of Teamsters. These relationships shape Frank’s life in both promising and harmful ways.

  Here’s the thing, I enjoyed this film. Visually and stylistically it’s fantastic. That’s no surprise when you consider the director. The talent on-camera is equally amazing. It’s a who’s who of iconic Oscar-winning actors. And surely this film will pick up a lot of awards. Now, do I ever need to watch it again? Nope. For one, there’s the excessive 3.5 hour runtime. Thankfully Netflix made this movie because I can’t imagine watching it in the theater. They could have stopped at 2.5, may 3 hours tops. It’s a lot of movie. That doesn’t make it the most exciting though. A bunch of things happen and plot points are explored, but I wasn’t riveted by all of it and a few times I was actually bored. There’s also the feeling that you’ve seen this all before. A mob story that takes place in the past, directed by Scorsese, and starring DeNiro, Pacino, and Pesci. Sound familiar? It’s like a greatest hits album.

  In any event, I’d recommend seeing The Irishman. It’s an impressive film. But be prepared for its bloated, déjà vu inducing qualities.

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• Interview with the Vampire…25th Anniversary

  Posted at 8:02 am by Geoff, on November 20, 2019

  

  I remember going to see Interview with the Vampire twice in the theater in 1994. That was a big deal to a 15-year-old without a lot of money to spend, but there was something about it that compelled me to go back. The film was actually on my radar long before it hit the theaters. Back then there wasn’t a lot of gay content in mainstream movies, so when something even remotely homo-adjacent came out I was on it. I read an interview that Tom Cruise did with Vanity Fair where he talked about Interview being homoerotic. The reporter also referred to Cruise’s character, Lestat, as a “bisexual bitch god”. That sold me immediately. I went in for the gay parts, but actually ended up loving the movie as a whole. It was beautiful, gothic, and exciting. Plus, I was invested in the well-written characters. The other day, I watched the film for the first time in awhile and enjoyed it all over again. Unsurprisingly, this vampire story still holds up 25 years later.

  Backing up for a minute, Interview is based on Anne Rice’s wildly popular novel of the same name that came out in 1976. I read it years later, after seeing the movie, and loved it too. In the book, Louis recounts his suspenseful story of living as a vampire for the last 200 years. Rice quickly sold the movie rights, but the property languished in development hell for years. At one point, John Travolta was set to play the part of the interviewer. That would have been a different take. With a different Scientologist. Finally, in the 90s, the movie was greenlit with Cruise attached to play Lestat. Rice wasn’t having it. She thought Mr. Top Gun was completely wrong for the part and told anyone that would listen. Before this, Cruise always played the hero and Lestat is way on the other side of the spectrum. He’s ferocious and manipulative. Hello, bitch god. Cruise dove head first into the role, though, with platinum blonde hair, a lithe body, grand mannerisms, and a haughty affected accent. He truly became Lestat and made you forget about his good guy movie star persona for a moment. After seeing a cut of the film, Rice ate her words and praised his performance. Sidenote, when Cruise made Collateral, a decade later, there was so much hype about him playing a villain for the first time. Um, not the first time, people. Then there’s Brad Pitt as Louis. He has famously spoken about how miserable he was while making the film, mainly because of the long months of shooting in the dark and the painful contacts he had to wear to get those vampire eyes. The misery shows in his performance. But that’s a good thing since Louis is the Debbie Downer of vampires. He literally whines through the entire movie about not wanting to kill people. The guilt eats him up. Dude, did you not know what keeps the undead…undead? Kirsten Dunst rounds out the cast as Claudia, the little girl turned vampire. She’s amazing as a precocious bloodsucker and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her work.  

  Going back to the gay content, there’s a good deal of it throughout the film. Some is overt while other moments are more subtextual. Lestat desperately wants Louis, but we never see them actually getting it on. The scene where he turns Louis, leaping on him and thoroughly sucking on his neck, is quite sensual though. Also, the two sort of become a couple after they turn and raise Claudia as their own. Like a gayer 1800s version of My Two Dads. Later in the movie, Louis and Armand (Antonio Banderas doing his best Dracula impersonation) have an almost kiss. They get so close. You just want them to go for it already, but this was 1994. The camp factor is pretty strong as well.  Almost every line out of Lestat’s mouth is full of shade. One of my favorites is aimed at Louis, “You whining coward of a vampire who prowls the night killing rats and poodles!” Then there’s the coven of vampires in Paris that are pretending to be humans pretending to be vampires. Very Victor/Victoria. And, Claudia’s tirade when she discovers she’ll never be able to grow old or change her little girl appearance, screaming and feverishly cutting her hair, is standard diva behavior.

  Interview ended up doing very well in ‘94. It was the number one film the weekend it opened and went on to make over $200 million at the box office. A sequel starring Cruise and Pitt, based on Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, was talked about but never happened. It would have interesting to see where the story went. But the memories of the original are more than enough to sustain me. Repeatedly. 

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• Motherless Brooklyn…Review

  Posted at 5:49 pm by Geoff, on November 11, 2019

  

  It’s rare to see a current film set in the past that feels so incredibly authentic to the time period it’s trying to recreate. I experienced this recently with the new feature Motherless Brooklyn. Instantly, the audience is fully immersed in the 1950s with the cinematography, production design, and costumes taking you into that world.

  The film, set in New York circa 1957, focuses on Lionel (Edward Norton) a young man working at a detective agency headed by his idol, Frank Minna (Bruce Willis). At the start of the movie, we see Frank investigating a secret case that ultimately gets him killed. Lionel takes it upon himself to solve his boss’ murder. Over the course of a few days, he follows clues that lead him down a dark trail through a city filled with complex characters. There’s an extremely corrupt public official (Alec Baldwin), a brilliant engineer with secrets (Willem Dafoe), and an activist (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) fighting for the disenfranchised citizens of New York. They all tie together in a series of twists and turns.

  Norton wrote, produced, and directed Brooklyn, a passion project that has been in the making for 20 years. You can tell that he has loved and nurtured this film for decades. The writing is intelligent and the direction is precise. He also delivers on the acting front. Lionel is an emotionally scarred man with Tourette’s syndrome. He can’t control his ticks or the random offensive words that come out of his mouth. A lesser actor could have hammed this up and gone really big. But Norton makes Lionel a fully formed person and not a caricature. The supporting players also enrich the material. Mbatha-Raw, in particular, is quiet yet effective in her portrayal of Laura.

  The book, of the same name, that Brooklyn was adapted from came out in the 90s and was set in that decade. Norton made the decision to change the time period because it worked well with the 50s film noir feel of the story. It was great choice. This film is on par with the classics that were actually released in that era.  

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• JoJo Rabbit…Review

  Posted at 5:49 pm by Geoff, on October 25, 2019

  

  JoJo Rabbit is both a dark satire and a heartwarming coming of age film. It’s hard to imagine those two very different genres coming together, but writer/director Taika Waititi makes it work.

  The film centers on JoJo Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis), a ten-year-old growing up in Germany during World War II. He is obsessed with the Nazi party, so much so that his imaginary friend is Adolf Hitler (Waititi pulling triple duty). This goofy childish version of Hitler urges JoJo on when he feels discouraged or scared. He’s a helpful imaginary friend, aside from being evil of course.

  JoJo’s mother, Rosie (Scarlett Johansson), does not share his political views. He discovers that she’s hiding a teenage Jewish girl, Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie), behind a wall in their house. He threatens to turn Elsa in, but she warns him that Rosie will be punished as well if that happens. JoJo reluctantly accepts Elsa in his home and learns more about her and Jews in general. He begins to question the teachings of the Nazi party as he forms a friendship with someone who is supposed to be his enemy.

  JoJo marks Davis’ film debut. It’s impressive that such a young actor in their first role would be able to handle it so expertly. He’s in almost every scene and carries himself like a seasoned professional. McKenzie and Johansson are equally strong. There’s also a great supporting performance from Sam Rockwell as JoJo’s eccentric instructor.

  Over the course of the film we see JoJo grow in ways he wasn’t expecting. Having Elsa thrown into his life allows him to see another viewpoint and to become more compassionate. It’s a touching evolution. Then there’s the satire where Waititi shows how insane and ridiculous the Nazis can be. Some audience members made be offended by having a wacky version of Hitler, but his ideologies are shown to be dangerous as well as buffoonish. You can laugh at him and be repelled at the same time. Waititi expertly combines a mix of emotions and tones in order to create an engaging film.

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• The Lighthouse…Review

  Posted at 10:57 pm by Geoff, on October 21, 2019

  

  There is a lot of WTF in The Lighthouse. Or should that be WTF’ery? In any case, I left the theatre wondering what exactly I had just seen, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

  The story, set in the 1890s, begins with a simple premise. Ephraim Wilson (Robert Pattinson) takes a job, on a desolate island, as an assistant to a veteran lighthouse keeper, Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe). It’s rough work with Wake ordering his employee around, admonishing him for every little thing. At one point, Wilson complains that he feels more like a slave. Plus, he’s bitter that Wake won’t let him up to the light, keeping that level of the house locked up. At night, Wilson sees his boss, stripped naked, basking in the glow, which really makes you wonder what’s up there. After four weeks, the men are supposed to get off the island, but the ferry never comes and the storm picks up. They’re stranded in it. Huge amounts of hard drinking, seagull attacks, hallucinations, possible mermaid interactions, and angry masturbation ensues. It’s a hodgepodge of crazy.

  At times I wondered if co-writer/director Robert Eggers was throwing in weird stuff just for the sake of being weird. As if that would add depth to the film. For me, the less insane moments were actually more meaningful. Just seeing Wilson and Wake exist in such close quarters. It’s interesting to see these two characters, trapped together, with no choice but to reveal themselves to one another. Over drunken conversations they begin to peel back the layers, sharing truths. It’s melancholy at times and pretty funny in other instances.  Pattinson and Dafoe are evenly matched and share a great cantankerous chemistry. You don’t know what their characters will do to one another, which can be very suspenseful. Dafoe definitely deserves a nomination for his performance.

  The film itself is shot beautifully in black & white. It looks like a great old movie you’d see on TCM with its cinematography. Eggers creates an ominous dark mood with his claustrophobic direction, use of light, and sound. You feel like you’re on that island with these men, living in the same harsh conditions.

  Getting back to the WTF factor, yes, I could have used less of it and a more straightforward storyline. But at the same time, it did add to the overall experience of the film. And I was typically entertained even if that came with confusion.

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• Why Halloween 5 sucks…30th Anniversary

  Posted at 6:29 pm by Geoff, on October 4, 2019

  

  The Halloween movie series is one of my favorites in the horror genre. I always found Michael Meyers’ murderous rampages in Haddonfield to be pretty scary. The first two movies are the best. The third takes a weird, yet interesting turn. Part four brings back Michael while giving the series some new blood. But then you get to Halloween 5 and things start to go off the rails. Granted it’s not as bad as 6 or 8. And don’t even get me started on the horrific (not in a good way) Rob Zombie remakes. But 5 is still plain bad. For its 30th anniversary let’s get into why it sucks.

  Michael’s back…again

  The series could have stopped at part 4. Michael was presumed dead and his young niece, Jamie (Danielle Harris), had seemingly taken his place at the end when she stabs her mother. It was a full circle moment, calling back to the opening of the original Halloween. But this addition was very successful and another sequel sprang up. We discover that after being shot multiple times and falling down a mine shaft, Michael survives and crawls into the river undetected. Then he stumbles upon an old hermit in a shack and passes out. For a year. He was sleepy. So, we’re to believe the hermit, with limited means, somehow nursed Michael back to health and he woke up stronger than ever? Alright.

  Jamie is suddenly psychic

  Somehow Jamie develops a psychic link with Michael. When he awakens after his long nap, she feels it. When he kills somebody, she knows it and freaks out. But she’s also a mute now so she can’t really tell anyone what’s going on with her not-so-dead uncle. This leads to a lot of grunting and spazzing out throughout the film. It’s eye rolling. Jamie and Michael don’t need to be psychic friends.

  Rachel gets killed early

  Technically Jamie is the final girl of part 4. But Rachel (Ellie Cornell), her adopted sister, is kinda one too. She was a bit more active than Jamie because she was older.  Rachel protected her little sister, fell off a roof, and ran Michael down with a truck. Very badass. So, when he stabs her in the chest at the beginning of 5, it’s disappointing. Especially because that leaves us with Tina (Wendy Kaplan). Ugh.

  Tina is the worst

  With Rachel gone, her friend Tina is left as Jamie’s caretaker. The character is annoying as hell. Loud, boisterous, and zany in a way that’s supposed to be endearing but because of the actress’ limitations comes off as nails on a chalkboard. Plus, she’s an idiot. Jamie warns her that she’s in danger, but Tina ignores her and runs off to a party. Girl, stay at home and lock the doors. You almost want her to die. And she does, while trying to save Jamie. At least she served one purpose.

  The Keystone Cops

  The screenwriters decided to inject some humor into the film by adding a pair of bumbling police officers. They even have their own clown-like theme music. Oh wow, these cops are so dumb. Isn’t that funny? No, no it is not. I’m ok with a little levity, but nobody needs a Laurel & Hardy routine in the middle of their horror movie. Also, I want my cops to be smart and capable. And willing to take a knife to the gut so I have some time to escape from the crazed killer.

  Loomis is so extra

  Donald Pleasence’s Dr. Loomis was never a subtle character. He runs around in five different Halloween movies crying about the evil that is coming. Like a macabre Chicken Little. But in this film, he takes it up a notch, throwing a fit in every scene because nobody believes his claims that Michael is alive. Pleasence chews on the scenery for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It’s as if director Dominique Othenin-Girard told him to go even bigger after every take. And then his character has the brilliant idea to lure Michel to the old Meyers house, using Jamie as bait. He’s lucky they weren’t both killed. Calm it down, doc.

  That ending

  Throughout the film we see the mysterious man in black (not Will Smith), with the same tattoo on his wrist that Michael has on his, creeping through Haddonfield. After Michael gets carted off to jail, the mystery man shows up at the police station, kills everyone inside, and busts Michael out. What? Who the hell is this guy? And who thought this would be a good ending?

  Bright spot

  The best moment of the movie is when Jamie is trying to escape Michael while crawling up a laundry chute. It’s a tense claustrophobic terrifying scene. If only the rest of the movie could have been as good.

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• Downton Abbey…Review

  Posted at 10:52 pm by Geoff, on September 26, 2019

  

  I completely avoided Downton Abbey during its initial run on PBS, assuming it was just another boring period piece. But recently, I got curious and took a peek. One episode lead to all six seasons and now I’m a fan. Just in time for the film adaptation that came out this month.

  For those not in the know, Downton tells the story of the well-to-do Crawley family living in a lavish estate in early 20^th century Yorkshire, England. There’s patriarch Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham; his wife Cora, Countess of Grantham; their daughters, Lady Mary and Lady Edith; son-in-law, Tom; Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham; and Cousin Eleanor. The downstairs staff at the estate is also featured. Butler Thomas Barrow; head housekeeper Mrs. Hughes; the cook, Mrs. Patmore; her assistant, Daisy; former butler and Mrs. Hughes’ husband, Carson; Anna, the ladies’ maid and her husband John, the valet; Cora’s maid, Baxter; nutty sometimes-footman, Molesley; and footman, Andy.

  Over the course of the series, the denizens of Downton, ran through several storylines. Romance, betrayal, adventure, and tragedy to name a few. Show creator, Julian Fellowes, manages to craft a captivating story for the film that picks up where the series left off. The King and Queen of England are coming to Downton for a visit, throwing the entire household into a tizzy as they get ready for the grand arrival. When the royal staff appears, with the intention of pushing the Downton servants out of the way, the drama (and hijinks) really kick in.

  Fellowes and director Michael Engler continue with the familiar, while driving things up a notch. The world becomes a bit bigger and cinematic. An assassination attempt, a mysterious heir, and an underground gay night club are added to the mix. But at the heart of it are these characters that the fans love. Each gets a chance to shine over the course of the 2hour film. I was particularly happy that gay villain turned fan-favorite, Thomas, was able to take a small step out of the closet. Widower Tom had a chance for a new beginning, as well. Plus, there were more witty zingers from the Dowager Countess. You can’t have too much of Dame Maggie Smith.

  I enjoyed spending a little more time in Downton with this new adaptation. And I’m quite glad I finally took a chance on a “stuffy” Masterpiece Theatre series.

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• Hustlers…Review

  Posted at 7:50 pm by Geoff, on September 17, 2019

  

  The setup for Hustlers isn’t anything new. This is The Big Short meets Goodfellas meets Robin Hood meets Showgirls. But despite the lack of a fresh concept, it’s still an entertaining movie.

  The story, based on a New York magazine article, follows newbie stripper Destiny (Constance Wu) at a NYC club circa 2007. She stumbles until she meets Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), the seasoned star of the club. The pro takes Destiny under her wing, teaching her how to dance and seduce the customers (without actually giving anything away). The money pours in until the stock market crashes in 2008. Everyone loses and has to start over. Cut to 2011, where a struggling Destiny, who quit dancing after becoming pregnant, reunites with Ramona. This time her mentor has a new lesson: luring, drugging, and stealing from rich Wall Street guys. It doesn’t take long before the two friends have a ring of girls scamming their way through Manhattan. Once again, the (illegal) money flows, until the shit hits the fan.

  The standout in the movie is Wu. She works to make us sympathize and root for Destiny, even when she’s doing horrible things. There has been Oscar talk about JLo’s performance and I have no clue where that’s coming from. It’s not that she isn’t good. But let’s not get crazy. This is maybe a Golden Globes nominated performance. Maybe.

  Director/screenwriter Lorene Scafaria injects a good deal of heart and humor amongst the flash and crime. And so many slow-motion sequences. Bonus points for costume designer Mitchell Travers’ creations. He does an incredible job of capturing the fashion of the 2000s. It’s all appropriately tacky. UGG boots and velour Juicy Couture sweat suits for everyone! The little bit of material used to barely cover JLo’s body is also impressive.

  At one point, Julia Stiles’ reporter character, who has been interviewing Destiny, mentions that she doesn’t feel bad for the men that were victimized. I think a lot of audience members feel the same way. It’s not so bad when rich douchebags take a fall. It also makes for a fun time at the movies.

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• Happy Friday the 13th…ch ch ch ah ah ah

  Posted at 8:48 am by Geoff, on September 13, 2019

  

  There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday than to schedule a movie marathon with Crystal Lake’s favorite serial killer, Jason Voorhies. You don’t need to see every film in the series because, frankly, a lot of them suck. Here are the five you should go with.

  1. Friday the 13^th (1980)

  The classic film that started it all. This set up Jason’s origin story and the path the other movies would take: dumb horny teen camp counselors getting chopped up one by one. The formula works. I especially like that it’s creepy, spooky, and light on the gore compared to what would come after. Yes, final girl Alice (Adrienne King) is an idiot that you want to slap around, like Mrs. Voorhies (Betsy Palmer) having a fit. Yet, you still root for her to live. Plus, it has one of the best shock endings in horror. Get out of that boat, girl.

  2. Friday the 13^th Part 2 (1981)

  Adult Jason makes his first appearance. No, he’s not wearing the iconic mask, but that sack with the eyehole cut out is just as terrifying. His adversary, Ginny (Amy Steel), is much smarter than the one who came before her. And, there’s a wild chase sequence that really amps up the tension. Word of warning: don’t stand in front of big windows. Nothing good can come of it.

  3. Friday the 13^th: The Final Chapter (1984)

  One of the best in the series and where it should have ended. It says so in the title. There’s a great cast here, especially a young Corey Feldman (Tommy). He’s a smart kid who can actually take Jason down. How he does it is batshit crazy and that makes it all the better. Big points for Samantha (Judie Aronson) voluntarily jumping out of a second story window and actually surviving. She’s tough, man.

  4. Friday the 13^th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

  It’s utterly absurd, stupid, and cheesy. But that’s not a bad thing. This falls under the it’s so bad it’s good category. You have to love it for the title alone.

  5. Friday the 13^th (2009)

  Few remakes or reboots live up to the original. This one is better than expected. The premise with final girl Jenna (Danielle Panabaker) and Jason makes zero sense, but just go with it. There are some genuine scares here and a scary as hell opening sequence. A nice way to round out your marathon.

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