Directed by Martin Scorsese Because of how contemplative The Irishman becomes towards the end I think it is best served by being so long (three and a half hours). Like with Boyhood (2014) it's that time spent with these characters that helps deliver such a poignant final image, one that can't be cheated or expedited. … Continue reading The Irishman (2019)
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Insomnia (2002)
Directed by Christopher Nolan Will Dormer (Al Pacino) walks the plank in Insomnia. He's an aging LA cop, sent deep into Alaska for a murder that doubles as a form of exile, like sending Napoleon to the island of Saint Helena. Will's recent backstory isn't shown, but it's hinted at, discussed and picked apart throughout the … Continue reading Insomnia (2002)
