Directed by Danny Boyle "ashes to ashes, stardust to stardust." The Icarus II is sent to reignite a dying sun in Danny Boyle's Sunshine, and yes, there was an Icarus I, and yes the Icarus II crew will come across the distress signal of the Icarus I which hadn't been heard from in seven years. Spooky. … Continue reading Sunshine (2007)
2007
3:10 to Yuma (2007)
Directed by James Mangold In 3:10 to Yuma a poor farmer must escort a Jesse James-like criminal across dangerous lands to the 3:10 train to Yuma prison. In doing so the farmer, Dan Evans (Christian Bale), redeems himself in his disappointed son's eyes while criminal Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) bonds with the man and grows apart … Continue reading 3:10 to Yuma (2007)
I Shot Jesse James (1949)
Directed by Sam Fuller I Shot Jesse James makes a melodrama out of Robert Ford's decision to kill famed outlaw Jesse James. Ford shoots James early in the film, hoping to reap the bounty placed on his head so that he can settle down with Cynthy, the woman he loves. After the murder, Ford watches … Continue reading I Shot Jesse James (1949)
