Tag Archives: Criterion Collection

“Blade Runner: The Final Cut” Review

Posted on May. 2, 2009 by Phillip

The holy grail of production design and cinematography, Blade Runner is magnificent, brilliant and spectacular — to look at. The most compelling scenes are the moments when you can see the replicants thinking about their humanity and their existence. If … Continue reading →

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“Close Encounters” – When Science Fiction Wasn’t Stupid

Posted on Apr. 9, 2009 by Phillip

Close Encounters of the Third Kind is one of the best science fiction films ever made, and worth revisiting if you haven’t seen it for a long time. Steven Speilberg’s directorial style quickly became what you might call obvious later … Continue reading →

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A Realistic Childhood in “The 400 Blows”

Posted on Apr. 2, 2009 by Phillip

The 400 Blows, François Truffaut‘s first feature film, does a wonderful job at capturing adolescence — and every minute of it will ring true for people who weren’t always on their best behaviour when they were kids. It’s one of … Continue reading →

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“King Kong” Kicks Ass

Posted on Mar. 11, 2009 by Phillip

I’m talking about the original 1933 version of King Kong. It is a great movie and a hell of lot more violent and gruesome than I ever thought. It must have shocked and scared the crap out of audiences in … Continue reading →

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